Spicy fire soup with rice

A quick soup that meets Slow Food and healthy-food standards. Preparation could not be simpler. Bring 1.5–2 l of water to the boil, tip in the packet, add a little oil or drop in 100–200 g of minced-meat balls, and set the timer for 20 minutes. Eat!

The packet makes a complete soup of four portions. It is based on a mix of dried vegetables, all grown here in Latvia and prepared and dried by us at Ragāres. They hold their colour and texture far better than fresh or frozen vegetables — cooked for up to 20 minutes the soup is remarkably colourful. The stock is drawn from more than ten of our herbs and is pronounced and strong; nettle leaves and leek stems give it its fine flavour. For heat: rings of Jalapeño chilli.

If you would like it hotter, an Extra hot version can be ordered with more Jalapeño and, in addition, rings of the expressive and powerful Habanero. Note it in your order comments; price €6.00.