Whether it’s filled with meat or veggies, a delicious broth will easily chase away the winter chills. The only difficult thing is the decision between making it thick and creamy or fiery and spicy. Whichever way you like to do yours, a heartwarming winter broth for your bowl feels just like cuddles for the soul.
Pork Broth
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 2 L
| Ingredients: |
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| 1 kg | Pork Trotters |
| 2 | large onions, quartered (keep the skin on) |
| 2 | carrots, grated |
| 1 bunch | celery, chopped |
| 750 ml (3 C) | leeks, chopped |
| 1 | bay leaf |
| 3 cloves | garlic, crushed |
| 3 L (12 C) | cold water |
Method:
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Preheat oven to 190°C.
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Place all the ingredients (except the water) on an oven tray and roast for 20 minutes.
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Add the roasted trotters and vegetables to a large pot and add water. Simmer for 40 minutes.
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Clear the broth from all the solids.
Storage
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Refrigerate in an airtight container for no longer than 5 days.
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Broth can be frozen for 2 to 3 months.
Creamy Spinach & Kale Bacon Broth
This creamy broth is loaded with spinach, kale and delicious bacon! What a perfect way to get those healthy veggies into your diet.
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Serves: 4
| Ingredients |
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| 200 g | Eskort Diced Bacon |
| 1 | leek, chopped |
| 15 ml (1 T) | thyme, chopped |
| 750 ml (3 C) | pork broth (made with recipe as above) |
| 500 ml (2 C) | baby spinach |
| 500 ml (2 C) | kale |
| 250 ml (1 C) | coconut cream |
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| salt and pepper |
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| oil for cooking |
Method:
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Preheat oven to 190°C.
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Place kale on an oven tray and drizzle with oil. Roast for 10 minutes.
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In a pot over moderate heat, fry leeks, thyme and bacon until the bacon until crispy.
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Add broth and coconut cream. Simmer for 5 minutes.
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Add baby spinach and season with salt and pepper.
Serve
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Serve in a bowl and top with kale.
