Hutsepot Soep

This is a delicious wintery soup, based on my recipe for Hutsepot, a traditional Belgian dish. Very nice with some homemade bread!

Cream of Tomato Soup, Belgian-Style

From Ruth Van Waerebeek’s “Everybody Eats Well in Belgium Cookbook.” Ruth says this soup has a special status in Belgium where it’s commonly served at wedding receptions, anniversaries and other festive occasions. It’s a little different from the tomato soup I grew up with: creamy, yes, but with bits of fresh tomato and the flavors of Madeira or Cognac providing a kind of grown-up undertone. This is Ruth’s mother’s version; it can be made a day ahead.

Curried Mussel and Butternut Squash Soup

In the Middle Ages, Flemish cities were at the crossroads of the Northern spice routes, and brewers and cooks both took advantage of exotic spices. According to Food & Wine, you’ll see that influence in this curried soup and in the Blanche de Bruges that is its ideal wheat beer accompaniment. MAKE AHEAD: The curried soup can be prepared through Step 1 and refrigerated overnight.

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