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Recipe
Scotch Oatmeal Soup with a Twist
Hearty Scottish Oatmeal Soup: A Warm Hug on a Chilly Day
4.4 out of 5
This recipe is a delightful twist on the traditional Scottish oatmeal soup, a beloved dish in British cuisine. It combines the comforting flavors of oats, vegetables, and spices to create a nourishing and satisfying soup.
Metadata
Preparation time
10 minutes
Cooking time
40 minutes
Total time
50 minutes
Yields
4 servings
Preparation difficulty
Easy
Suitable for
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free
Allergens
N/A
Not suitable for
Paleo, Keto, Low-carb, High-protein, Atkins
Ingredients
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1 cup (200g) steel-cut oats 1 cup (200g) steel-cut oats
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2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
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1 onion, diced 1 onion, diced
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2 carrots, diced 2 carrots, diced
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2 leeks, sliced 2 leeks, sliced
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2 potatoes, peeled and diced 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
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4 cups (950ml) vegetable broth 4 cups (950ml) vegetable broth
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2 cups (470ml) water 2 cups (470ml) water
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2 bay leaves 2 bay leaves
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1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried thyme
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Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley, for garnish Fresh parsley, for garnish
Nutrition
- Calories (kcal / KJ): 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
- Fat (total, saturated): 8g, 1g
- Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 38g, 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Fiber: 6g
- Salt: 1.5g
Preparation
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1.In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.
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2.Add the carrots, leeks, and potatoes to the pot and cook for a few minutes until slightly softened.
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3.Stir in the steel-cut oats and cook for another minute to toast them slightly.
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4.Pour in the vegetable broth and water, then add the bay leaves and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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5.Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the oats and vegetables are tender.
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6.Remove the bay leaves and discard. Using an immersion blender or a countertop blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
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7.Return the soup to the pot and heat over low heat until warmed through.
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8.Serve the Scotch Oatmeal Soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Treat your ingredients with care...
- Steel-cut oats — Toasting the oats before adding the liquid enhances their nutty flavor.
- Bay leaves — Remember to remove the bay leaves before blending the soup to avoid any unpleasant texture.
Tips & Tricks
- For added creaminess, stir in a splash of coconut milk or cashew cream before serving.
- Customize the soup by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs.
- If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only half of the soup and leave the rest as is.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for future enjoyment.
Serving advice
Serve the Scotch Oatmeal Soup hot in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley. Accompany it with a slice of crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
Presentation advice
To enhance the presentation, drizzle a swirl of olive oil on top of the soup and sprinkle some toasted oats or chopped fresh herbs as a finishing touch.
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