SCOTTISH HARVEST FESTIVAL SOUP

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In Scotland the Harvest Festival usually takes place during September. Offerings of fruit and vegetables are placed around the church altar for a thanksgiving service that would make sure there was a good crop for the next year. Congregation members who did not grow their own vegetables or fruit bring caned goods. After the service the offerings of fresh produce and canned goods are given to those less fortunate. People take great pride in decorating the churches and often keep the best of the harvest from their own backyard crops for this festival. At the end of the service the produce items that have been left as offerings are each blessed and sent to hospitals and other institutions for the sick and needy. In addition to taking lots of our garden produce to church, my mother used to make gallons of this soup and then hand-deliver it to some residents of our village who not only were less fortunate than we were, but also were too infirm to prepare foods for themselves.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ounces unsalted butter
1 lb potato, peeled and finely diced
3 onions, finely chopped
4 leeks, cut into thin rings
1 lb carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips
1 small cabbage, finely shredded
1 small cauliflower, in small florets
6 -10 vegetable bouillon cubes (may substitute beef or chicken stock cubes or powdered bouillon)
80 fluid ounces boiling water
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 -2 1/2 lbs lean lamb stew meat (optional) or 2 -2 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed and browned

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan, place all the prepared vegetables into the pan and stir over a gentle heat to coat with the butter.
  • Dissolve the stock cubes in the water and pour over the meat and vegetables.
  • Add the salt and pepper and simmer gently over a low heat for 1½ hours.
  • Remove the soup from the heat if not needed immediately.
  • To serve, bring to the boil, check the seasoning and add more salt and/or pepper if desired.
  • The soup may be liquidized or puréed and then reheated for a smoother texture, if preferred.

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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors. It's hearty and filling, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Sanjay Singh
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors. It's hearty and filling, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


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I made this soup for my family last night and it was a huge hit. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the soup is hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again!


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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors. It's hearty and filling, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


William Mohale
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Ayaan Rehman
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors. It's hearty and filling, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Chris Hoon
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I made this soup for my family last night and it was a huge hit. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the soup is hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again!


Marquin Robinson
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors. It's hearty and filling, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Ezre Amon
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This soup was a hit at my party last weekend. Everyone loved it! The soup is very easy to make and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Ahmed Moahmed
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I'm not a huge fan of soups, but this one is really good. The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this soup to others.


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This soup is amazing! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the soup is hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again!


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