Sunday 19 October 2014

Delicious Oat Soup

Savoury oats... Now, I have tried to make it once before when I got highly into making different varieties of oat porridge. Although my egg and sausage porridge didn't quite make it, I found this recipe here and thought I would give it another go, making a savoury version of it.
I mean, the last time I was simply improvising, but this recipe, it was made by someone who knew their stuff - admittedly! As well as being a savoury version of oat porridge, it is said to be good for the nervous system.

As I was cooking it, it smelt like noodles - I kid you not! And it tasted like it too, mmmm....

Delicious Oat Soup
(Serves 1)


1 tbsp (extra virgin) olive oil
1 small garlic clove, finely chopped or minced
25g oats
10g ground hazelnuts (I only had almonds, so I used that!)
300-400ml vegetable stock (non-veggies can use chicken stock instead if they want)
Salt to taste

Garnish: I didn't have hazelnuts at hand, so I topped it with some dried parsley and walnuts, don't say I'm not good to you nervous system!

- Start by heating up oil in a pan, add the garlic and oats and brown lightly, before adding the ground nuts. Stir for a minute of two before adding the stock.

- Simmer on low for about 5-10 minutes and stir occasionally. Pour in a little more water if necessary, mine dried up a little, so I added a good splash more, it all depends on the type of oat you are using!

- Add some salt to taste, and...that's it really! I can't believe it came out that tasty!



Original Source:
Friske Vegetariske Oppskrifter, p. 84

- Jules

12 comments:

  1. Wow, I have never tried a savory oat recipe. But I am always down to try a new soup recipe!

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    1. I once tried to make an "English breakfast" porridge years ago, and it was ridiculously horrible... This though, this I could have several days of the week, so good :D x

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  2. I'll admit I've not thought to make oats savory... but why not?? You have me totally intrigued!!

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    1. Awh thanks Kim! Give this a shot and let me know what you think :) x

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  3. Beautifully presented, Jules!! I've never had oat soup before - I didn't even know it was a thing haha! It looks easy enough so I'd love to give it a go! I know my hubs would love it plus it's getting colder in North Carolina - best weather for soup!!
    Thanks for sharing this recipe, Jules :)

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    1. This is a lovely post-dinner-almost-ready-for-bed-but-am-getting-hungry-again meal. It would be great for breakfast when you have a bit of time as well. I hope you get around to try it :) And that you like it, more importantly! xx

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  4. Oi, for en spennende variant. Jeg har fått med meg at 'salt' havregrøt er populært, men har aldri prøvd det selv.
    God mandag!♥

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    1. Heisann du! Her i Skottland er det 50/50 med folk som har salt og søt havregrøt. Personlig liker jeg ikke den klassiske salte varianten, men denne her - den var snadder altså! Tror lille S hadde likt den også :) Lett og god for magehuset ^ ^

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  5. Nam, dette ser og høres godt ut! Har aldri prøvd en slik variant. Takk for oppskriften!

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    1. Hei Synne, og tusen takk skal du ha! Laget denne av det jeg hadde i hus, tror det er hvitløken og buljongen som gjør susen, håper du får muligheten til og prøve den, og ikke minst at det faller i smak :) x

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  6. Oh wow! What a cool idea! Oat soup?! I'm in.

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    1. Yeap! Simple, cheap, delicious and such a great alternative to sweet oatmeal ^ ^ Hope you enjoy it! x

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