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Hi Connie,

Today suddenly the weather turned rainy, very wet and cooler than it's been for weeks here in Johannesburg, so it is an obvious day to get out the soup pot. I know you have a fine Celery soup recipe that you have written about elsewhere but this one is simpler using up ingredients I had to hand.

I always have dried split peas in the pantry, to which I added a whole bunch of celery, a fat onion, a fat potato, a clove of giant garlic, and parsley. All just simmered for about 90 minutes. I then blended it all and added salt and white pepper to taste. Just before serving I added diced smoked ham chunks, a swirl of whipping cream and some sprinkled fresh parsley. I served with some hot buttery Portuguese rolls (iniquitous I know this war between taste buds and waistline!)

We’ve just eaten – ‘lekker’ as they say here! It turned out very moreish so I am pleased for today being a soup-weather day.

Cheers

Hi Connie,

By the way do you have any recipes for cold summer fruit soups? It makes sense that there can't be too much to making them, but you may know a trick or two to pass on. Watermelon? Kiwi Fruit? Strawberry? I can't imagine banana soup can you? Smile now.

Thanks

Cheers

No Lestie, I don't have any cold soups. Do you? I always love to hear your ideas.

Tonight we are having spinach soup. Saute scallions and mushroom pieces in a little butter, and then dump half a can of spinach in with half a cup of water. Add a bit of cooking sherry and cook for a little while. Then, add half a can of mushroom soup and some cream cheese, just a dab. Mix it in while simmering. Add some evaporated milk and white pepper. Wow! This is good with turkey sandwiches.

Can you tell that I make this recipe to use up dibs and dabs of leftover canned goods? It is yummy!