21st Century Medieval Pottage

21st Century Medieval Pottage

by Linda Duffin August 18, 2023

This recipe from Linda Duffin blends old and new to create a wonderfully simple and comforting dish. Pottage is a simple vegetable stew, made with whatever was to hand by peasants in Europe. Since most could only afford meat for special occasions, pottage would be enriched and thickened with pulses or grains.

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Pasta e Lenticchie

Pasta e Lenticchie

by Rosie Mackean April 26, 2023

Pasta e Lenticchie is one of the most delicious soups in the Italian hearty soup canon. This recipe was created by chef, food stylist and recipe developer Rosie Mackean for our Whole Olive Green Lentils. We've been growing lentils in the UK since 2015 and they're now a tasty, versatile staple of our range of British-grown wholefoods.

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Parsnip, Lime and Coconut Soup

Pea, Parsnip, Lime & Coconut Soup

by Sarah Cotterell and Aitana Infante February 26, 2023

Another wonderful recipe from Aitana and Sarah’s book A La Mesa. This hearty soup celebrates the humble parsnip, paired with our Split Yellow or Flamingo Peas.

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All The Peas and Red Pesto Soup

All The Peas and Red Pesto Soup

by Jenny Chandler February 08, 2023

This comforting and sustaining winter recipe from Jenny Chandler makes great use of our Mix #3 - All The Peas, a five variety mix of Red Fox Carlin, Black Badger Carlin, Whole Blue, Whole Yellow and Marrowfat Peas.

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Hearty Broth with Zingy Slaw

Hearty Broth with Zingy Slaw

by Jenny Chandler January 11, 2023

This hearty broth from Jenny Chandler makes a perfectly sumptuous, healthy and sustaining winter lunch, with the accompanying slaw zingy enough to enliven the gloomiest of winter days.

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Butternut Squash, Chickpea & Spinach Soup

Butternut Squash, Chickpea & Spinach Soup

by Chetna Makan January 09, 2023

This hearty soup from Chetna's Healthy Indian is filling by itself but can also be served over rice. The delicate spicing brings together the simple flavours of the chickpeas, squash and spinach.

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Curried Fava Bean and Salad Soup

Curried Fava Bean and Salad Soup

by Carol Kearns May 09, 2019 1 Comment

This simple but delicious soup recipe from Carol Kearns demonstrates just how easy it is to make a satisfying and tasty light lunch or supper with minimal ingredients. Our Split Fava Beans are perfect for a dish like this - they don't need soaking and thicken the soup beautifully for a nutritious, filling and flavoursome dish.

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Squash and Fava Bean Soup

Squash and Fava Bean Soup

by Carol Kearns September 26, 2016 3 Comments

As the temperature drops and the squash harvest comes in, Carol Kearns' squash and fava bean soup is a comforting and seasonal delight.

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Split Green Pea Soup with Mint

Split Green Pea Soup with Mint

by Lizzy Hughes July 28, 2016

This vibrant Split Green Pea Soup was created by Lizzy Hughes of Our Lizzy vegetarian cookery school in Malvern, Worcestershire. Topped with fresh mint and croutons it's fantastically bright and fresh, just the thing for a warm summer evening!

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Asparagus Soup with Split Fava Beans

Asparagus Soup with Split Fava Beans

by Carol Kearns May 26, 2016

Carol Kearns, who produces the illustrations for our packaging, created this delicious seasonal recipe using Norfolk asparagus and Hodmedod’s British-grown split dried fava beans.

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Whole Yellow Pea and Mushroom Soup

Whole Yellow Pea and Mushroom Soup

by Lindsey Dickson September 04, 2015 1 Comment

With a nod to the famous Ärtsoppa, traditionally served in Swedish homes on a Thursday evening, Lindsey Dickson of The Eating Tree has come up with a warming whole yellow pea soup.

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Parsnip and Fava Soup with Cheese and Oat Scones

Parsnip and Fava Soup with Cheese and Oat Scones

by Nick Saltmarsh April 12, 2015

A quick and delicious lunchtime soup, pairing the sweetness of parsnips with earthy Split Fava Beans.

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