Soups
This section will include recipes for Holland's famous meal soups, such as brown bean soup and split pea soup, but there will also be some lighter soups, which can be served as a starter.
Erwtensoep (Traditional Dutch Split Pea Soup)
Made with split peas, plenty of vegetables and pork, this delicious Dutch 'erwtensoep' is a meal of a soup that'll put some meat on your bones in the coldest months. Also known as 'snert', this hearty soup is traditionally served on New Year's Day in the Netherlands, but is also enjoyed throughout the fall and winter months.
Made with split peas, plenty of vegetables and pork, this delicious Dutch 'erwtensoep' is a meal of a soup that'll put some meat on your bones in the coldest months. Also known as 'snert', this hearty soup is traditionally served on New Year's Day in the Netherlands, but is also enjoyed throughout the fall and winter months.
Foamy Cream of Parsnip Soup with Prawns & Herb Oil
This frothy soup recipe masterfully combines parsnips with prawns (giant shrimp) and a flavorful herb oil. A superbly seasonal starter for the fall and winter months.
This frothy soup recipe masterfully combines parsnips with prawns (giant shrimp) and a flavorful herb oil. A superbly seasonal starter for the fall and winter months.
Mussel Soup with Sherry & Saffron
My mussel soup makes the most of Holland's delicious bounty: those shiny black mussels with their pink fleshy center. This Dutch seafood soup is flavored with dry sherry, tarragon and the merest hint of saffron.
My mussel soup makes the most of Holland's delicious bounty: those shiny black mussels with their pink fleshy center. This Dutch seafood soup is flavored with dry sherry, tarragon and the merest hint of saffron.
Tomato Gazpacho
Renowned Dutch chef Yolanda van der Jagt's take on Gazpacho (that classic cold Spanish vegetable soup) is quick, light and easy. It not only makes for a refreshing summer soup, but it's a good option if you're watching your carb intake, too.
Renowned Dutch chef Yolanda van der Jagt's take on Gazpacho (that classic cold Spanish vegetable soup) is quick, light and easy. It not only makes for a refreshing summer soup, but it's a good option if you're watching your carb intake, too.
Pink Beet & Orange Soup
Beetroot and orange may not sound like a particularly yummy combination, but, strangely, these two ingredients make beautiful music together in this fast and fabulous soup from 'Spitsuurkoken'. The zesty citrus lifts the earthy beet in much the same way that makes orange work so well with chocolate.
Beetroot and orange may not sound like a particularly yummy combination, but, strangely, these two ingredients make beautiful music together in this fast and fabulous soup from 'Spitsuurkoken'. The zesty citrus lifts the earthy beet in much the same way that makes orange work so well with chocolate.
Sweet Potato & Caraway Soup with Argan Oil
This Moroccan soup, from 'Arabia', offers a pretty exciting combination: the sweet earthy taste of sweet potatoes with nutty argan oil and aromatic caraway seeds. A pretty great way to become acquainted with the food of one of the Netherlands' largest immigrant communities.
This Moroccan soup, from 'Arabia', offers a pretty exciting combination: the sweet earthy taste of sweet potatoes with nutty argan oil and aromatic caraway seeds. A pretty great way to become acquainted with the food of one of the Netherlands' largest immigrant communities.
Brown Bean Soup
Brown bean soup is a typical Dutch winter meal. My recipe is easy to make and an ideal way to get you hooked on winning winter food from Holland. Trust me, this soup will wrap you up like a warm blanket on a cold day.
Brown bean soup is a typical Dutch winter meal. My recipe is easy to make and an ideal way to get you hooked on winning winter food from Holland. Trust me, this soup will wrap you up like a warm blanket on a cold day.
Forgotten Soup
There is nothing forgettable about my Forgotten Soup, it's simply made with some of those old-fashioned veggies that have been labeled as 'vergeten groenten' (forgotten vegetables) in Dutch culinary circles, and as a result have become rather trendy. My soup uses some of these vegetables, including turnip-rooted parsley, celeriac, beets, and kohlrabi.
There is nothing forgettable about my Forgotten Soup, it's simply made with some of those old-fashioned veggies that have been labeled as 'vergeten groenten' (forgotten vegetables) in Dutch culinary circles, and as a result have become rather trendy. My soup uses some of these vegetables, including turnip-rooted parsley, celeriac, beets, and kohlrabi.
Groningse Mustard Soup
Is it a condiment, is it a soup? While the idea of mustard soup may sound strange to some, this traditional speciality from Groningen is really rather delicious. It's made with Groningen's regional mustard (although any decent grainy mustard could substitute pretty nicely), onions, chives and crispy bacon bits.
Is it a condiment, is it a soup? While the idea of mustard soup may sound strange to some, this traditional speciality from Groningen is really rather delicious. It's made with Groningen's regional mustard (although any decent grainy mustard could substitute pretty nicely), onions, chives and crispy bacon bits.
Orange Soup
This is not a soup made of oranges, but rather an orange hued soup. Baked pumpkin, butternut, carrots and saffron combine for a fabulous flavor and carroty color that is just perfect for orange-mad Queen's Day. Or, in fact, any occasion.
This is not a soup made of oranges, but rather an orange hued soup. Baked pumpkin, butternut, carrots and saffron combine for a fabulous flavor and carroty color that is just perfect for orange-mad Queen's Day. Or, in fact, any occasion.
Spring Pea Soup
Bright green, like early spring leaves, this version of pea soup is much lighter than traditional Dutch split pea soup. You could say it's a soup for all seasons!
Bright green, like early spring leaves, this version of pea soup is much lighter than traditional Dutch split pea soup. You could say it's a soup for all seasons!