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TREND ALERT | 5 HOW TO CREATE EDIBLE ART… USING SOUP The humble soup is often relegated to the bottom of the restaurant specials board, but not with these soup styling tips from Megan May. Highly nutritious and super simple to make, soups are experiencing a renaissance in the culinary and health worlds. Just as smoothies were reincarnated a few years ago as ‘smoothie bowls’, soups are becoming canvasses for creative cooks. The Soup Art concept is simple; to create nutritious and delicious soups that are beautifully garnished and to elevate the soup from the homely to the exquisite. Megan May of Little Bird Organics shares her top tips to creating beautiful Soup Art with ease. Soup Art Lesson #1 THE RIGHT WEIGHT “This Almond and Leek Soup is perfect when topped with smoked almonds and micro greens. A garnish that is lighter than your soup will ensure it doesn’t sink.” Almond & Leek Soup GET THE RECIPE HERE > Soup Art Lesson #2 CREATE PLAYFUL PATTERNS “Carrot, Ginger & Tofu is an incredible combination in a soup (the tofu makes it silky!) Drop in sour cream, swirl with a chopstick to create hearts. Add harissa spiced chickpeas and edible flowers for colour and texture.” Carrot, Ginger & Tofu Soup GET THE RECIPE HERE > Want more content like this? SUBSCRIBE to Wholesome for your dose of exclusive interviews, wellness tips and recipes. Soup Art Lesson #3 ADD HEIGHT & DRAMA “It’s hearty and delicious so use sour cream to create a swirl in this Cuban Bean and Potato Soup. Add curly tortilla crisps and fresh garnishes to give height and texture.” Cuban Bean & Potato Soup GET THE RECIPE HERE > Soup Art Lesson #4 USE CONTROL “Think like an Italian; the only thing this Tuscan Tomato and White Bean Soup needs for taste is an olive oil drizzle, using your thumb to control the flow. Add garlic and rosemary croutons and a rosemary flower for texture.” Tuscan Tomato & White Bean Soup GET THE RECIPE HERE > Soup Art Lesson #5 INTRODUCE DRAMATIC SWIRLS “The healthy Winter Green Soup is delicious when topped with a cashew cream swirl. “Add a touch of drama with baked kale chips.” Winter Greens Soup GET THE RECIPE HERE ← PREVIOUS PAGE A LITTLE BIT OF... HYGGE > UP NEXT → WINTER COOKING WITH CALLUM HAHN SUBSCRIBE for future editions