Kallo Organic Vegetable Cubes

My journey for a more organic lifestyle continues with these organic stock cubes from Kallo. These were recommended to me and I thought I would try them when I found them on offer. 

They are full of flavour and in nice packaging. So far I have used them in soup and in a curry. They are very versatile and are a great organic option. 

These Kallo cubes have no artificial flavours or colours and are also gluten free making them a healthier alternative for many people with many dietary requirements. 

I love these stock cubes in soup as they enhance the flavour of the vegetables. I will definitely continue to use these products. 

Find out more here: http://www.kallo.com/things-we-make/stocks-gravies/organic-vegetable/

M&S Tomato and Basil Soup

Good news M&S have a vegan tomato and basil soup. This is perfect to have in the cupboard for a quick lunch option. 

The soup is delicious, it tastes really natural and is full of flavour. The basil is a nice touch as most tomato soups can be plain, the added herbs makes it taste authentic and gives it a natural Italian taste. 

This is a perfect option for when you don't feel like making a big meal or need something to eat quickly. I had this for lunch after a 5 mile walk- it cooks quickly, tastes amazing and fills you up, eat it with bread or crackers for an easy lunch. And keep a can in your cupboards for those days when you don't want to cook. 

Supersized soups

Vegetable soup is the perfect meal for cold, blustery days. It is not only an easy way to eat more vegetables but it is a cheap meal. 

One way to make a simple soup extra special is to make it thicker. This is a good idea for making the meal more filling. By adding pearl barley you can make the soup thicker and add a nice flavour. 

This is a cheap addition to a soup. It gives a vegetable soup a kick and fills you up. It is a good idea if you are making a meal for a lot of people, you can make it filling without needed lots of extra ingredients. 

The simple ingredients of a vegetable soup become even more delicious. You can have a very basic soup of carrots, sweet potato, leek and brown pasta and add pearl barley for flavour.  

The barley makes it filling, adds a nutty taste and easily cooks as you bring the soup to the boil. 

It is also a cheap addition to your food cupboard and great to have in as it can also be used as a rice alternative. This is only 0.55p in Tesco, which is great for anyone on a budget. A small packet will last a while and make a wintry soup even more delicious. 

Try it in your soup recipes and see how it can improve on a classic dish.