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Post by flanz on Oct 12, 2017 18:25:13 GMT
I'm cooking for a very stressed friend. She is currently on a very restrictive diet: no salt, no oil, all vegan.
I'm making a pot of soup with leeks, cauliflower and kale.
Wondering what spices or seasonings to add. I have a few Penzey's blends here but not used to using them... but open to hearing about all flavorings you think would complement this trio.
Thanks!
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Post by flanz on Oct 12, 2017 18:28:18 GMT
I just planted some lemon thyme in a pot last week. Do you think that would be good, perhaps with some lemon zest and lemon juice?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2017 18:29:31 GMT
I would add black pepper, rosemary and thyme. Is kosher salt out of the question?
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Post by dulcemama on Oct 12, 2017 18:34:25 GMT
rosemary and basil
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Post by flanz on Oct 12, 2017 18:36:22 GMT
Loving these ideas. Thanks!
And no salt of any kind.... I'll definitely be adding some to my portion later!!! Making a huge pot for her, want it to be good.
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Dalai Mama
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Post by Dalai Mama on Oct 12, 2017 18:37:12 GMT
Marjoram.
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Post by dulcemama on Oct 12, 2017 18:39:20 GMT
O.k. I have heard of this before but have never used it. Can you describe the flavor a little bit? What kinds of food would you add it to? |
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Post by Dalai Mama on Oct 12, 2017 18:41:40 GMT
O.k. I have heard of this before but have never used it. Can you describe the flavor a little bit? What kinds of food would you add it to? Dried basil-ish but much more earthy? I love it on carrots and cauliflower (usually with a not-so-healthy serving of butter). |
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Post by scrapmaven on Oct 12, 2017 18:47:39 GMT
I'd put in a bay leaf and maybe a bit of garlic.
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Post by Lexica on Oct 12, 2017 18:53:16 GMT
I love rosemary in just about anything, so I'd consider adding it to the soup. When in doubt in the past, I have taken a small amount of the soup and added certain spices to it, tasting it and deciding at that point if it would ruin the pot if I added it. You might want to give that a try. I also like the idea of garlic, although not too much. And your lemon suggestions sound really good too. I would make a small cup with all of this in it and taste it to see if you like the combination first.
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Post by Dalai Mama on Oct 12, 2017 18:56:35 GMT
Tarragon would be good too.
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Post by ~summer~ on Oct 12, 2017 19:28:26 GMT
Cumin and sage
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Post by perumbula on Oct 12, 2017 19:37:43 GMT
I would do garlic and then let the leek do most of the flavoring. I think a splash of lemon at the end would be lovely too. I like herbs in soup, but I adore leek and like it to be center stage when I use it.
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Post by caspad on Oct 12, 2017 20:00:30 GMT
I agree with perumbula to let the leeks be the prominent flavor. Maybe add just a bit of your lemon thyme on top as a bright herb-y garnish instead of cooking it out? I'd also add either a splash of lemon or red wine vinegar at the end to wake up the flavors and balance it out since you can't use salt. |
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Post by flanz on Oct 12, 2017 20:34:41 GMT
Thank you everyone! I love and appreciate all of your suggestions. Thanks for taking the time! While lots of the ideas sounded good to me, I didn't have access to all of the herbs mentioned. Here's what I did. After cooking the basics of the soup I did exactly what Lexica suggested - started playing with different ingredients in a small bowl. I had used some Penzey's French Thyme in the initial cooking. Ended up adding a bit of lemon juice and some Penzey's Sunny Paris seasoning (has thyme, purple shallot, dill, basil and a few other ingredients) along with black pepper. It tastes OK. My friend is used to eating salt-free and she'll prob. like it. I want to add cream and lots of salt!! |
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Post by Sam on Oct 12, 2017 20:57:52 GMT
I'd put a healthy sprinkle of red/cayenne pepper in there to give it a little heat - if you can't lift the taste with salt, lift it with peppery yumminess!!!
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Post by oh yvonne on Oct 12, 2017 21:35:29 GMT
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