Widow’S Soup (Soppa T’Al Armla) Recipe

Name: Widow’S Soup (Soppa T’Al Armla)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole Onion, Chopped; 4 whole Garlic Cloves, Minced; 3 whole Potatoes, Diced; 3 whole Carrots, Diced; 1 whole Kohlrabi, Peeled And Chopped; 1/2 heads Small Cauliflower, Chopped; 1/2 heads Savoy Or Dark Green Cabbage, Shredded; 2 sticks Celery, Diced; 1 can Tomatoes; 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste; 8 cups, 7 tablespoons, 3/4 teaspoons, 1/3 pinches Stock, Vegetable Or Chicken; 1 whole Small Wheel Of Sheep's / Goat's Cheese Per Person; 1 bunch Parsley, Chopped

Servings: persons

2 whole Onion, Chopped
4 whole Garlic Cloves, Minced
3 whole Potatoes, Diced
3 whole Carrots, Diced
1 whole Kohlrabi, Peeled And Chopped
1/2 heads Small Cauliflower, Chopped
1/2 heads Savoy Or Dark Green Cabbage, Shredded
2 sticks Celery, Diced
1 can Tomatoes
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
8 cups, 7 tablespoons, 3/4 teaspoons, 1/3 pinches Stock, Vegetable Or Chicken
1 whole Small Wheel Of Sheep's / Goat's Cheese Per Person
1 bunch Parsley, Chopped

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1. Sweat the onions and garlic for a few mins until soft, then add the root veggies and cook for a few minutes.
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2. Add the rest of the veggies, tinned tomatoes and the stock and cover to simmer for about 30-45 minutes.
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Taste and then season accordingly. This is a chunky vegetable soup and doesn't need a long boiling time... so perfect for quick dinners or lunches.
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3. Add the cheese at the end, but don't stir. Leave to cook gently for 5 mins and then serve the soup with one cheese in each bowl.
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4. Garnish with lots of parsley, black pepper and olive oil. In many places in Malta and Gozo, beaten egg is drizzled in at the end, but to me that makes the soup a little too stringy... Delicious with crusty bread and butter.
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N.B. This soup originally uses gbejniet which is a soft, very fresh Maltese sheep's cheese, which is hard to find. A good substitute would be any fresh goat's or sheep's cheese - a large dollop of it in each person's bowl!

1212

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

168

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole Onion, Chopped, 4 whole Garlic Cloves, Minced, 3 whole Potatoes, Diced, 3 whole Carrots, Diced, and more.

Yes, Widow’S Soup (Soppa T’Al Armla) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Widow’S Soup (Soppa T’Al Armla)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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