You can find cans of chipotle chillies in adobo sauce in specialty food stores, some major supermarkets in the international food aisle and online.

Lentils and beans can be cooked in advance: Place 120 g dried lentils, 120 g dried beans, ½ tsp salt and 1200 g water in mixing bowl, cook for time indicated on packet/100°C/speed 1 . Drain in Varoma dish and use.

Please refer to The Basic Cookbook for the Vegetable stock paste recipe.

Replace red lentils with green or brown lentils. Check packet for soaking instructions. It may be necessary to increase cooking time in step 3.

For Vegetable stock paste recipe, please refer to recipe on Cookidoo®.

Whether chunky or velvety smooth, all types of soup are possible in your Thermomix®. This spiced tomato version contains lentils, perfect for when you need an extra-filling lunch. Go online to find a huge variety of soups – there’ll be something to suit every mood and season.

This traditional Polish recipe was contributed by Grace Mazur, Managing Director of Thermomix in Australia and New Zealand. The Polish dumplings (also called "uszka") are often referred to as "Polish Christmas ears" and are traditionally served in borscht at Christmas.

For a clear stock, strain stock through simmering basket or fine mesh sieve into a sealable container after cooking in step 2. Discard cooked vegetables.

Please refer to Cookidoo® for the Vegetable stock paste recipe.

This soup is delicious served with a side of bread.

Check the label of your noodles to ensure they are egg free.

To reduce the total time of this recipe, use pre-cook your quinoa and add directly to the pan in step 7.

Please refer to Cookidoo® for the Vegetable stock paste recipe.

Nutritional yeast is not to be confused with brewer's yeast or baking yeast. It is a natural flavor booster that lends a cheesy, nutty or savory flavor to many dishes. Available in the natural food section of your supermarket or in health food stores.

This soup is served at 50°C which is only a moderate heat. If you prefer a hotter soup you can prolong cooking time and increase temperature in step 3. Alternatively, you can transfer soup into a large bowl, allow to cool to room temperature, then place into the fridge and serve chilled.