Learn how to prepare delicious dishes to warm you up on cold days
Eating soup in winter is a real pleasure that warms the body and soul. It is a comforting and nutritious dish and gives a feeling of comfort on cold days. It is a versatile meal and can be prepared with a multitude of ingredients, such as vegetables, meat, grains and seasonings, which enhance the flavor.
However, despite their benefits, soups are still criticized in relation to dinner: after all, is soup dinner or not? According to Tassiane Alvarenga, endocrinologist and metabolologist, soup is considered a dinner and can be served as a single meal, especially if prepared with a variety of vegetables and protein sources.
Practicality for cold days
Most people want convenience in the kitchen, especially in cold weather. “Unlike hot days, in which in most cases we are more willing to leave the house, in the cold it is quite the opposite; the desire to stay under the covers, doing absolutely nothing, is much greater. To think that the laziness is greater in the cold, in addition to the pressure cooker, other equipment can also simplify your routine during this season, such as air fryers, grills, mixers and more”, comments Scott Ye, CEO of Gaabor (German portable appliance company) .
With this in mind, here are 7 recipes to prepare in minutes and keep warm even when it’s cold!
Green soup
ingredients
- 4 potatoes peeled and cut into slices
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon of oil
- 1 cup kale, cut into strips
- 1 smoked pepper sausage cut into slices
- Salt to taste
Preparation method
Place the potatoes, chicken broth, oil and salt in a pressure cooker and cook over medium heat until the potatoes fall apart. Then turn off the heat, wait for it to cool and transfer the mixture into a blender. Blend until smooth and return the mixture to the pan. Add the sausage to the peppers and cook again over medium heat until boiling. Add the cabbage, mix and serve immediately.
Pumpkin soup with dried meat
ingredients
- 1/2 strawberry pumpkin, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- 500 g of dried meat
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon peeled and chopped garlic
- 100 g of chopped bacon
- Ground black pepper, olive oil and chopped green chilli to taste
- Waterfall
Preparation method
Place the dried meat in a pan, cover with water and cook over medium heat. Change the water 3 times to remove the salt from the meat. Next, transfer the meat to a food processor and blend until shredded. Reserve. In a pressure cooker, add the olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the garlic and brown it. Add the squash, onion, beef broth and black pepper and cover the pan. Cook until pressure builds.
Then, turn off the heat, wait for it to cool, transfer everything into a blender and blend until you obtain a smooth consistency. Return the pumpkin broth to the pan and set aside. In a pan, add the bacon and brown over medium heat until golden. Place the bacon in the pan with the pumpkin broth, add the dried meat and the green chili pepper and mix. Place over medium heat to cook for 2 minutes and then serve.
Cassava soup with leek
ingredients
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- 1 stalk of celery cut into cubes
- 1/4 glass of dry white wine
- 1 bay leaf
- 500 g of manioc peeled and cut into thin slices
- Salt, sliced leeks, olive oil and ground black pepper to taste
- Hot water
Preparation method
In a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the onion, celery and leek and cook for 5 minutes. Add the wine and bay leaf and mix. Add the cassava, salt and black pepper and stir to combine. Cover with water and cook until cassava is soft. Next, turn off the heat, wait for it to cool, remove the bay leaf, transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until it reaches a smooth consistency. Serve immediately.
Tomato soup
ingredients
- 1/2 onion peeled and chopped
- 1kg of tomato cut in half
- 1/2 liter of water
- 4 basil leaves
- Salt and bay leaves to taste
Preparation method
In a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the onion and brown it. Add the tomatoes, water, basil, bay leaf, salt and mix. Cook until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat, wait for the soup to cool, remove the bay leaves, transfer to a blender and blend until a smooth consistency is obtained. Strain the soup and add it to the pan. Place over medium heat to heat through. Turn off the heat, season with salt and serve immediately.
Creamy chicken soup with vegetables
ingredients
- 1 chicken breast dice
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce
- 2 potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into slices
- 1 stalk of celery, sliced
- 2 cups collard greens, cut into strips
- 1 1/2 liters of hot water
- Salt, ground black pepper and chopped parsley to taste
Preparation method
Place the chicken breast in a container and season with salt and black pepper. Reserve. In a pan, add the olive oil and butter and place over medium heat to heat through. Place the chicken on top and brown it. Add the onion, tomato sauce, potatoes, carrots, celery and cabbage and sauté for 5 minutes. Finally add the water and cook for 1 hour. Turn off the fire. Finish by sprinkling with parsley and serve immediately.
Green corn broth
ingredients
- 1 potato peeled and cut into cubes
- Grains from 1 ear of green corn
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup of water
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Preparation method
In a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the onion and garlic and brown them. Add the potatoes, corn kernels and water and cook until the potatoes are soft. Turn off the heat, wait for it to cool, transfer it to a blender and blend until you obtain a smooth consistency. Return the broth to the pan and place over medium heat to heat through. Turn off the heat, season with salt and black pepper and serve immediately.
Cabbage soup with minced meat dumplings
ingredients
- Chopped leaves of 1 cabbage
- 400 g of minced meat
- 1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1 cup raw rice
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 egg
- 1 French bread cut into cubes
- Salt, ground black pepper, ground cinnamon and chicken broth to taste
- Water to cook and moisten the bread
Preparation method
Place the cabbage in a pan and cover it with water. Place over medium heat to cook until boiling. Turn off the heat, drain and set the cabbage and water aside. Moisten the bread in the cooking water and set aside. Place the minced meat in a container and season it with salt, black pepper and Chinese cinnamon. Add the rice, bread, egg and parsley and mix until you obtain a smooth mixture. Form balls and place them on a baking tray. Cover with chicken broth and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat, add the cabbage and serve immediately.
By Maria Eduarda Chagas AND EdiCase Editorial
Source: Terra
Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
