I am part of a group that watches movies and cooks based on inspiration from the movie called Movies and Munchies. I love this group, and it makes me watch movies I may not pick. However, this month the movie is The Hundred-Foot Journey, which I have seen many times. How can one not want to see Helen Murren's cooking, romance, and beautiful food multiple times?
Let me give you a little synopsis if this is the first time you have seen the movie. Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal) is an extraordinarily talented and largely self-taught culinary novice. When he and his family are displaced from their native India and settle in a quaint French village, they decide to open an Indian eatery. However, Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren), the proprietress of an acclaimed restaurant just 100 feet away, strongly objects. War erupts between the two establishments until Mallory recognizes Kadam's impressive epicurean gifts and takes him under her wing.
One of my favorite scenes is when Hassan cooks Madame Mallory an omelet. The music, the food, and the whole scene are simply sublime. So much inspiration in this movie! I decided to be a bit more practical and to use the ingredients found in my refrigerator. I know from watching enough movies that chefs like to use what is fresh and available, so that's my story, too! I hope you enjoy this delicious soup.
Meatball Soup with Kale and Saffron
When the weather cools down and you're craving something cozy but delicious, a meatball soup can be just the thing. I find that this is the most heartwarming soup, and my family loves it. This hearty dish combines tender meat, fragrant saffron, and nutrient-packed kale in a broth that warms you from the inside out. Every spoonful of this soup feels both comforting and delicious. This Spanish style meatball soup with saffron and kale makes use of the whole vegetable, even the kale stems, so nothing goes to wasteWhat To Serve With Meatball Soup
- Crusty Bread or Garlic Bread: The right bread is perfect for soaking up the last bit of soup, especially to keep that delicious saffron flavor around. A slice of ciabatta or sourdough with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil makes a nice pairing.
- Naan Bread with Yogurt Dip: If you're craving something a little more fresh, my herbed Naan Bread recipe adds a fragrant, chewy side that's so nice when dipped into the soup.
- Simple Green Salad: You can easily balance out the bold richness of the meatballs with a crisp green salad tossed lightly in lemon vinaigrette.
- Spanish Rice or Orzo Pilaf: If you’d like to make your soup a little heartier, serve it alongside or even over a bed of rice or orzo. Or when simmering the soup, cook for an additional 15 minutes or until orzo is al dente and kale has softened for the perfect one-pot meal. You may even find more orzo inspo in this blog post.
- Grilled Veggies: Seasonal veggies brushed with olive oil and charred lightly adds another layer of smoky depth that complements the deep, smoked paprika in the broth.
- Tapas-Style Plates: For a true Spanish-inspired dinner, pair small bowls of soup with olives, manchego cheese, or marinated artichokes.
This is absolutely perfect, Terri! I loved that omelette scene, too. I might have to make one if no one else does.
ReplyDeleteThis is what cooks do....nothing ever goes to waste and you use what you have on hand.
ReplyDeleteThere's no way you can go wrong with fresh ingredients (and being frugal to use them up)!
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