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Rustic Halloumi Soup with smoked paprika and garlic

Our tested Baked Halloumi Soup: rustic, generous, and balanced with smoked paprika and garlic. Serves 2 people with plenty to go around.

4.5 from 1,616 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook120 min
Serves2
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Rustic Halloumi Soup with smoked paprika and garlic
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the smoked paprika and garlic elements, and pat the halloumi dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the halloumi and bake until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the smoked paprika and the rest of the smoked paprika and garlic flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the leek along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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