Soups that hit the spot on chilly winter days and nights

The latest from NZ House & Garden magazine. [padding] [If you are unable to view this message correctly, click here]( [padding] [padding] [spacer] [Stuff Logo]( [spacer] [spacer] [padding] [stuff header] [spacer] [padding] Hi {NAME}, The shortest day of the year has just passed but we’ve still got some chilly weeks to get through before the temperatures start to rise. In the meantime, let’s talk about soup, which has to be one of the most versatile and satisfying dishes to cook and enjoy during the depths of winter. I love how soup making takes just a few humble ingredients and almost miraculously transforms them into an aromatic, nourishing and supremely comforting meal in a bowl. Like all good things, it’s wise to get the basics right. If onions are required as a base, be sure to sweat them long and slow so they release a deep, lingering sweetness that forms the soup’s backbone. Likewise, simmer soups (don’t boil), to gently extract the most goodness from ingredients. Taste, texture and balance are all important, so it’s best to keep ingredient combinations to a minimum and let the true and natural flavours shine through. In our latest issue, Maite Paternain shares a fantastic soup recipe that’s like a warm hug in a bowl, along with some of her favourite dishes that highlight the staple vegetables of winter and turn them into ultimate comfort fare. [padding] [Editor] [padding] Julie Le Clerc [padding] Food Editor [padding] [spacer] [padding] [spacer][separator] [padding] [spacer] [spacer] [padding] From the files [spacer][separator] [padding] [spacer] [padding] [spacer] Smoky Minestrone Soup [padding] The smoked paprika in this soup intensifies the tomato colour and creates a lovely smoky undertone. [padding] [Get the recipe]( [spacer] [spacer] Winter Greens Soup [padding] Broccoli, kale, spinach and brussels sprouts are the superstars of this nourishing, creamy brew. [padding] [Get the recipe]( [padding] [padding] [spacer][separator] [padding] [padding] [favourite find]( [spacer] Sponsored content [padding] Discover the ancient remedy for good health [padding] [Restore]( bone broth has a wealth of nutrients that provide not only nourishment but also wellness benefits. Nutrients are essential to life and health.They provide energy and are the building blocks for repair and growth. Give your wellness plan a boost today! [spacer] [order now]( [padding] [spacer] [padding] I'm loving... [spacer][separator] [padding] [spacer] [padding] [spacer] Goju wellness shots move to glass bottles [padding] Goju (juice on the go) takes some of nature's high-performing ingredients and packages them in a 60ml shot that’s super easy to take. Vibrant tasting and invigorating, the natural juice shots have short ingredient lists and zero additives. The five high-potency, nutrient-dense flavours were developed with natural wellness goals in mind: Ginger to enhance digestion and build immunity; Collagen for skin; anti-inflammatory Turmeric; Charcoal to help detox; and Matcha for an energy boost. Always conscious of its environmental responsibilities too, Goju has made the switch from recycled plastic to sustainable glass bottles to house its range of clean juices. Available from selected supermarkets, health food stores and cafes. Visit [gojushots.com](. [spacer] [spacer] The Magnificent Book of Vegetables [padding] By Alice Hart, Welbeck Publishing, $65 This cookbook is a glorious celebration of vegetables and all they have to offer throughout the seasons. As well as being full of tempting, plant-focused recipes, there’s practical advice here, too, such as make-ahead elements to help speed up meal preparation, solid cookery know-how and fad-free advice on eating more sustainably. As a trained chef and nutritionist, Alice Hart knows that a wholefood-led way of eating is fundamental to good health, but at the same time understands that our lives are busy. So, she has made cooking vegetables easier and tastier than ever before with recipes that are uncomplicated yet big on flavour. This will inspire you to eat a rainbow every day in the most delicious way. [padding] [padding] [spacer][separator] [padding] [padding] [Visit our website]( [spacer] [Buy now]( [padding] [spacer] [spacer][footer bar] [padding] [spacer] You've received this email because you have opted in to receive the NZ House & Garden newsletter. [spacer] [Unsubscribe]( [Terms and Conditions]( [Privacy Policy]( [spacer] © Copyright 2021 NZ House & Garden, a division of Stuff Limited (Magazines). Stuff, 4 Williamson Ave, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021, New Zealand. [spacer] [padding]