Food plays an important role in Chinese culture. The Chinese have a strong meal tradition and have a great respect for meal planning. Many foods eaten in Chinese culture have symbolic connotations and can represent many things. Instead of an entrée, main course and a dessert the Chinese approach to preparation and food serving is [...]
Red Lentil Soup with Rice
Also known as kirmizi mercimek corbasi pirincli in Turkey, this delicious soup has a thick consistency and all the nutritional goodness of rice, onions, tomatoes and potato.
Portuguese Seafood Rice (Arroz de Marisco)
This soup/stew style dish is incredibly popular in Portugal. Choose your favourite kind of seafood to tailor it exactly to your liking.
Gazpacho Andaluz (Spanish cold vegetable soup)
A Spanish cold vegetable soup, Gazpacho Andaluz is a perfect starter to a Summer meal. It is easy to make and can be prepared the day before serving. Simply keep it covered in plastic in the refrigerator.
Tom Yum Goong
Tom Yum Goong is a hot and sour prawn soup with prawns and lemongrass that originated in Thailand. It is probably the most popular soup in all of Thai cuisine and makes a fantastic appetiser.
Moroccan Harira Soup
Harira is Morocco’s most famous soup. It has a thick, rich consistency and a winning combination of lentil and tomato flavours. It is traditionally eaten to break the fast during Ramadan.
Maltese Beef Broth
Try this Maltese-style beef and vegetable broth over the cold winter months for a traditional hearty soup.
Spiced Cauliflower Soup
Although sometimes considered bland, the taste of cauliflower works superbly in this spicy soup. Using tasty Indian spices and creamy yoghurt, this vegetarian-friendly cauliflower soup has a full-bodied flavour and a real bite.
Laksa Fish Soup
A delightfully refreshing soup made with thin Malaysian noodles, fish fillets and tofu.

