Best 6 Elephant Soup Recipes

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Elephant soup is a dish that has been enjoyed by people around the world for centuries. There are many different recipes for elephant soup, each with its own unique flavor and ingredients. Whether you are looking for a traditional African elephant soup or a more modern take on this classic dish, there is sure to be a recipe that will tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we will explore some of the best elephant soup recipes from around the world, providing you with the ingredients, instructions, and tips you need to create a delicious and memorable meal.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ELEPHANT DELI TOMATO-ORANGE SOUP, VERY QUICK



Elephant Deli Tomato-Orange Soup, Very Quick image

Got this recipe from our local paper, many years ago. It is quick and good, another family favorite. Can be made with bottled pre-squeezed orange juice, but fresh orange juice is better.

Provided by Grannydragon

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1 medium onion, diced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomatoes (diced or pureed)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups fresh orange juice
1/2 cup cream (heavy or whipping)

Steps:

  • Sautee onions in butter, in soup pot until transparent.
  • Add canned tomatoes with their juice, salt, pepper, baking soda and dried thyme.
  • Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  • Add orange juice and cream, heat through and serve, hot.

ELEPHANT'S TOMATO ORANGE SOUP



ELEPHANT'S TOMATO ORANGE SOUP image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Citrus     Tomato

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter; add onion and saute until translucent. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, baking soda and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered about 15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Puree in a food processor or blender; strain through a sieve or food mill. Return to saucepan and stir in orange juice. At this point, the soup can be refrigerated until ready to serve. At serving time, add the whipping cream and heat gently, stirring constantly, bringing to a simmer and adjust seasonings if necessary. Extra cream may be drizzled on top of the soup immediately before serving for decorative effect.

ELEPHANT DELI TOMATO-ORANGE SOUP



ELEPHANT DELI TOMATO-ORANGE SOUP image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Tomato

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 med onion, diced
2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 3 qt saucepan. Add onion and saute until translucent. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, baking soda and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered about 15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Puree with immersion blender. Stir in orange juice. At this point, the soup can be refrigerated until ready to serve. At serving time, add ceam and heat gently, stirring constantly. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Extra cream may be drizzled on top of the soup immediately before serving for decorative effect.

BLUE ELEPHANT TOM YAM SOUR AND SPICY SOUP



Blue Elephant Tom Yam Sour and Spicy Soup image

A friend gave me some sample curry pastes from the company Blue Elephant:Royal Thai Cuisine, and oh joy, they have recipes on the back! This one uses the Tom Yam Chili Paste(Hot), the description reads "Combined with lemongrass and galanga, this aromatic paste will give you a hot and sour "Tom Yam" soup..". Kaffir lime leaves are available in most Asian supermarkets. Storing it here, when I've made it, I'll update.

Provided by Karen Elizabeth

Categories     Curries

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

500 ml water
1 chicken stock cube
5 g galangal, sliced
1 lemongrass, sliced and crushed
2 kaffir lime leaves
2 small red chilies, crushed
8 mushrooms, quartered
6 prawns, headless
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
20 g chili paste
1 tablespoon lime juice
5 g coriander leaves

Steps:

  • Bring 500 ml water to the boil, add chicken stock cube.
  • Add sliced galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, crushed chillies and quartered mushrooms.
  • Bring back to the boil.
  • Add prawns, fish sauce and chilli paste.
  • Simmer until cooked through.
  • Remove from heat, add lime juice.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander.

ELEPHANT SOUP



Elephant Soup image

This adaptation of the famous African Elephant Soup is wonderfully delicious, aromatic and satisfying.

Provided by Laka

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

450 g beef (boneless beef neck)
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 onion, peeled
1 carrot, peeled
100 g celery root, peeled
100 g parsley roots, peeled
1500 ml beef stock, from 1 cube (up to 2000 ml)
2 onions, finely chopped
1 cup peanuts, shelled, dry and roasted, chopped (or 1/2 cup peanut butter)
1 cup cooked lentils or 1 cup dried peas
1 small leek, finely chopped
1 cup button mushroom, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup cream

Steps:

  • Cut the meat into bite-sized pieces and sauté, divided into 2 batches, in peanut oil until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, make a mirepoix (soffritto or Holy trinity) from onion, carrot, celery and parsley root: cut the onion and root vegetables into smaller chunks and coarsely chop in a blender.
  • Add mirepoix to the meat, cook for 1 - 2 minutes.
  • Add beef broth and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add the onions, peanuts, lentils, mushrooms, and leek. Stir and cook until the lentils are completely disintegrated.
  • Adjust the seasoning and add the butter and cream.

MAMA LEONE'S CHICKEN SOUP (VIA ELEPHANT DELI)



MAMA LEONE'S CHICKEN SOUP (VIA ELEPHANT DELI) image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

whole chicken
carrot, celery, onion, bay leaf
salt & pepper
1 T veg oil
2 T butter
1 med onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 T minced garlic
1/2 tsp tarragon
1/2 tsp oregano
2 tsp Hungarian sweet paprika
2 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup plus 2 T Wondra
4 cups reserved broth
4 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes w/juice
3/4 cup cream
2 cups thinly sliced spinach

Steps:

  • Cook chicken and aromatics in crockpot until tender; 6-8 hours on low. Cube 3 cups meat. Reserve 4 cups broth. Heat oil and butter and saute onions and celery til onions are translucent, 6-7 minutes. Add garlic, tarragon, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, 3-4 min. Add Wondra and stir until well-combined. Slowly whisk in broth and bring to a boil. Add tomatoes and cream. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Add reserved chicken and simmer 10 min. Just before serving, stir in spinach.

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of elephant. Not all elephants are suitable for making soup. The best type of elephant to use is the African bush elephant.
  • Prepare the elephant properly. Before you can make soup, you need to prepare the elephant properly. This includes skinning, butchering, and cleaning the elephant.
  • Use a large pot. Elephant soup is a big dish, so you'll need to use a large pot to make it. A 10-gallon pot is a good size.
  • Add plenty of flavorings. Elephant soup is a bland dish, so you need to add plenty of flavorings to make it taste good. Some good flavorings to use include onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and spices.
  • Cook the soup for a long time. Elephant soup takes a long time to cook, so be patient. The longer you cook it, the more flavorful it will be.
  • Serve the soup hot. Elephant soup is best served hot. You can serve it with bread, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Elephant soup is a unique and delicious dish that is sure to impress your guests. If you're looking for a new and exciting soup recipe, give elephant soup a try. Just be sure to follow the tips above to ensure that your soup turns out perfect.

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