Dutch Oven soups - The best recipes

 Cold days call for warm meals. What could be cozier than enjoying a homemade soup from the Dutch Oven on a chilly evening? In this post, we introduce you to our favorite soup recipes that you can easily cook yourself.

The best soups from the Dutch Oven

Cheese leek soup from the Dutch Oven

• 1000 ml vegetable broth
• 500 g mixed ground meat
• 200 g processed cheese
• 200 g processed cheese with herbs
• 150 g cheddar, grated
• 150 g crème fraîche
• 100 g bacon
• 3-4 stalks of leek
• 1 onion
• Salt
• Pepper
• Nutmeg

Preparation:

1. Preparation: Let the coals glow through in the Dutch Oven. Chop onion and leek, dice bacon.
2. Sear: Sear bacon in the Dutch Oven, remove. Sear ground meat and onions in the fat, add leek.
3. Simmer: Deglaze with vegetable broth, simmer for about 10 minutes.
4. Cheese & Cream: Stir in processed cheese, crème fraîche, and cheddar, simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
5. Season & Serve: Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, sprinkle with bacon.

Note: For a more detailed guide and additional tips on cooking in the Dutch Oven, feel free to check out the original recipe.

Asparagus cream soup from the Dutch Oven

A creamy asparagus cream soup is a classic of vegetable cuisine. Prepared in the Dutch Oven, it gets a special smoky aroma that makes it an unforgettable taste experience.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg asparagus
• 1 l vegetable broth
• 200 ml cream
• 50 g butter
• 50 g flour
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 pinch of nutmeg
• Some parsley (chopped), for garnish

Preparation:

1. Prepare asparagus: Peel the asparagus, cut off the ends, and cut into pieces about 2-3 cm long.
2. Searing: Quickly sear asparagus pieces in the Dutch Oven with butter.
3. Roux: Sprinkle flour over the asparagus and slowly pour in the vegetable broth while stirring until a creamy sauce forms.
4. Simmer: Let simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove one-third of the asparagus pieces and set aside.
5. Puree: Puree the soup creamy with an immersion blender.
6. Season: Add cream, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and nutmeg and adjust seasoning.
7. Plating: Pour the soup into plates and garnish with the reserved asparagus pieces and parsley.

Note: For a more detailed guide and additional tips on cooking in the Dutch Oven, feel free to check out the original recipe.

Potato soup with bacon croutons

Potato soup is versatile and can be varied as you like. Prepared in the Dutch Oven, it’s a hearty dish for cold days and also works excellently as a base for other dishes.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg potatoes (floury)
• 125 g bacon cubes
• 3 slices toast bread
• 2 carrots
• 2 onions
• 200 g celery root
• 1/4 bunch parsley
• 1 l vegetable broth
• 200 ml cream
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp marjoram
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg

Preparation:

1. Preparation: Peel and dice potatoes, carrots, and celery. Peel and finely dice onions. Cut toast bread into cubes.
2. Bacon & Croutons: Fry bacon in a pan without fat until crispy. Add toast cubes and roast together. Set croutons aside.
3. Sauté: Sauté diced onions in the heated Dutch Oven until translucent. Add the remaining vegetables and briefly sauté.
4. Simmer: Pour in vegetable broth, close the Dutch Oven, and let simmer for about 30 minutes.
5. Puree & Season: Add cream and puree the soup. Season with salt, marjoram, pepper, and nutmeg.
6. Serving: Fill soup into bowls and garnish with bacon croutons and chopped parsley.

Note: For a more detailed guide and additional tips on cooking in the Dutch Oven, feel free to check out the original recipe.

 Tomato soup with fresh tomatoes

A taste experience for all the senses: The combination of sweet tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and the smoky aroma of the fire pot makes this tomato soup an unforgettable delight.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg ripe tomatoes
• 100 g tomato paste
• 100 ml water
• 50 ml olive oil
• 2 red onions
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 2 sprigs rosemary
• 2 tbsp raw sugar
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 1 lemon
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp pepper symphony
• Optional: Crème fraîche

Preparation:

1. Preparation: Preheat grill to indirect heat at 180°C. Quarter tomatoes, quarter onions, slice lemon, and peel garlic.
2. Marinate: Mix all ingredients in a cast iron pan.
3. Grill: Cook the pan indirectly on the grill for 45 minutes.
4. Puree: Remove herbs and lemon slices. Puree the remaining ingredients.
5. Finish: Transfer the puree to a pot, add water, and simmer for another 15 minutes.
6. Serve: Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche or a splash of balsamic vinegar.

Note: For a more detailed guide and additional tips on cooking in the Dutch Oven, feel free to check out the original recipe.

Pumpkin soup from the Potjie

Nothing announces autumn louder than a steaming bowl of pumpkin soup. Prepared in the Potjie over an open fire, it develops an incomparable aroma and warms you from the inside. The combination of sweet pumpkin, spicy seasonings, and the smoky flavor of the fire makes this soup a true autumn classic.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium butternut squashes Pumpkins
• 2 medium onions
• 2 garlic cloves
• 4 carrots
• 20 g ginger
• 200 g crème fraîche
• 4 tbsp olive oil 
• 1 l vegetable broth
• Nutmeg
• Pepper
• Salt
• Turmeric
• Chipotle chili (to taste) 

Preparation:

1. Preparation: Peel, core, and dice the pumpkin. Dice onions and garlic, cut carrots into pieces, grate ginger.
2. Sauté: Heat olive oil in the Potjie, sauté onions, garlic, and ginger. Add pumpkin and carrots and briefly fry.
3. Simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth and let simmer for about 45 minutes on low heat.
4. Puree: Puree the vegetables with an immersion blender.
5. Seasoning: Stir in the crème fraîche, season with nutmeg, turmeric, chipotle, salt, and pepper.

Note: For a more detailed guide and further tips on preparation in the Dutch Oven, feel free to check out the original recipe.

Pot or Dutch Oven?

A pot is practical, but a Dutch Oven is an experience. Imagine: You’re sitting by the campfire, the scent of burning wood is in the air, and pumpkin soup is simmering in the Dutch Oven. Cooking in the Dutch Oven is more than just preparing a dish; it’s a sensory experience. The heat of the fire, the sizzling of the ingredients, the smell of smoke and herbs – all of this makes cooking in the Dutch Oven an unforgettable experience.

We have listed for you below all the advantages of the Dutch Oven compared to classic household pots: 

While a regular pot is certainly suitable, the Dutch Oven offers some decisive advantages. It gives a more intense flavor, ensures even cooking, and makes cooking a very special experience. If you value an extraordinary taste experience and also enjoy cooking outdoors, the Dutch Oven is the perfect choice!

Tips for cooking soup in the Dutch Oven

Cooking in the Dutch Oven is an experience, but it also requires a bit of practice. With these tips, your soup is guaranteed to be a complete success:

• The right heat: The number of briquettes determines the heat in the Dutch Oven. Too little heat means a longer cooking time, too much heat can cause the soup to burn. Start with medium heat and adjust as needed.
• Check regularly: Especially at the beginning, you should open the Dutch Oven regularly to see how far the soup has cooked. This way, you can intervene in time if something isn’t right.
• Add liquid: If the soup gets too thick, simply add some broth or water. Make sure the ingredients are always covered with liquid.
• Even cooking: Occasionally turn the Dutch Oven 90 degrees during cooking. This ensures all ingredients cook evenly.
• Type of wood: The choice of wood for the briquettes can influence the flavor of the soup. Hardwoods like beech or oak add a smoky aroma.
• Fire starter: Use a fire starter to ignite the fire quickly and easily.
• Trivet: Always place the Dutch Oven on a heat-resistant trivet.
• Safety: Always wear heat-resistant gloves when handling the hot Dutch Oven.
• Experiment: Don’t be afraid to experiment! Try different pumpkin varieties, spices, and ingredients.

Complete package for the best cooking results

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• Durability: Thanks to the robust construction and proper care, your Petromax Dutch Oven will accompany you for a lifetime.
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