The Dallas Medieval Times castle is excited about the New Year, and they have a lot of fun planned for you and your family.
During January-February, as part of their Chivalry in Action campaign, they will be collecting non-perishable food items and donating them to Dallas Life. With each donation, castle patrons will receive a discount to see an upcoming performance. Huzzah!
Winter’s chill is taking hold of the kingdom this January and February, and what better way to warm up than with a hot, delicious bowl of soup! Known for their famous tomato bisque, Medieval Times is partnering with non-profit Dallas LIFE to help those in need create their own healthy soups by tackling hunger in North Texas with a food drive and by releasing the bisque recipe for all to make.
Tickets were provided to Medieval Times as a thank you for sharing this information with my readers. Any opinions stated in the post are entirely my own.
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To donate, bring any non-perishable food item to the Dallas castle and receive 45% off adult admission for a Thursday, Sunday or the 2pm Saturday show through February 12th*. Suggested food items include the makings for soups including tomato sauce, beans or peas, broths or stocks and canned vegetables. Use Code: FOOD17
*(May not be combined with any other discount, special offer or group rate. Not valid for special shows, holidays or prior purchases. Restrictions may apply. Upgrade packages, tax, gratuity and applicable fees are additional. See website for additional information.)
The history of soup is as old as the history of cooking. The act of combining various ingredients in a large pot to create a nutritious, filling, easily digested, simple to make/serve food was inevitable. This made it the perfect choice for both sedentary and traveling cultures, rich and poor, healthy people and invalids. Soup (and stews, pottages, porridges, gruels, etc.) evolved as dictated by local ingredients and tastes. There was no tableware, so soup was drunk right out of the bowl, as was any type of stew.
Soups are a great option nutritionally, they provide us with lots of important nutrients including vitamins and minerals for relatively few calories. Soup can be a simple addition to any meal and a great way to make sure that you and your family get the essential servings of whole grains, vegetables and protein in one bowl.
“There is no secret to creating an amazing soup,” said Frank Dameron, Director of Food Services at Medieval Times. “It’s all about the ingredients. The best herbs and fresh produce will help keep even the coldest Dallas/Fort Worth winter days at bay.”
- 2 tbls. canola oil
- 2 ea. medium carrots, peeled
- 1 ea. celery stalk, cleaned and trimmed
- ½ ea. medium onion, peeled
- 1 tsp. garlic, minced
- 2 ea. 6 oz. cans tomato paste
- 1 ea. 15½ oz can tomato puree
- 5 cups water
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 3 tbls. sugar
- 2 tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. fresh ground pepper
- Pinch Italian seasoning
- ½ ea. lemon, for juice
- Cut the carrots, celery and onion into small pieces about ½ inches. Place the carrots, onions and celery into a food processor fitted with the knife blade and pulse until they are finely minced, almost pureed.
- Heat the canola oil in a 5-6 quart stainless steel sauce pan or pot. Add the finely minced carrots, onions and celery and cook until vegetables are soft but not browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste and stir into the vegetables to combine well and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the tomato puree, water paprika, sugar, salt, ground pepper, Italian Seasoning and juice from ½ lemon.
- Bring soup to a boil while stirring frequently. Once soup comes to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and continue to simmer for 20 minutes, while stirring frequently to prevent soup from scorching.
- When soup is finished cooking, remove from heat, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately.
So don’t miss out on giving back to our community and get the perk of saving some $$ on tickets to Medieval Times while you do it!
ABOUT MEDIEVAL TIMES
The pageantry and thrills of an authentic jousting come to life inside Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. Based upon the true story of a noble family with documentation dating back to the 11th century Spain, the walls of King Don Carlos’ castle come to life when six armor-clad knights on valiant horses seek the title of champion. While witnessing almost two hours of jousting, swordsmanship, thrilling hand-to- hand combat, displays of extraordinary horsemanship and falconry, dine with King Don Carlos and his royal court during a four-course meal which includes garlic bread, tomato bisque soup, roasted chicken, sweet buttered corn, herb-basted potatoes, the pastry of the Castle and select beverages. Vegetarian meals and special allergy accommodations are available upon request.
Medieval Times began with two dinner/entertainment complexes located in Majorca and Benidorm, Spain, and have since grown to nine locations in North America. The first North American castle in Kissimmee, Florida opened in December 1983. The Dallas castle, located off Stemmons Freeway in the Dallas Design District, opened in June of 1992.
For more information, visit MedievalTimes.com.
2021 North Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75207
1-888- WE-JOUST (935-6878)
Tammy Litke is a Dallas blogger, blogging since 2008. She loves to watch movies, play video games, spend time in the kitchen, and travel. Between recipes and reviews you’ll find many helpful and some just plain funny posts on her blog. Welcome, pull up a chair and stay for a while!
We had such a great time when we went to Medieval Times… maybe it’s time for another visit!
Nice savings and great that we can help too! Thank you for the sharing we’re going to look into going.
Hey There! I love this post!! We would love to go to this and support our community, so thanks for sharing!
I loved taking my son to see the Medieval Times show and the food was awesome.
I have been to the Medieval Times in California and we had so much fun eating the food and seeing the games begin. It really is a spectacular show!
What a great campaign. I wish we had a Medieval Times where I live. It would be great to attend a show.
I have never been to the Medieval Times, but would love to go
I’ve never been to a Medieval Times show but it looks like a great experience!
Oh I cannot wait to go to one of these! They look so fun and interesting! The Medieval Times Tomato Bisque looks so yummy! I need to try that at home!
Missing one KEY ingredient! NUTMEG. Im telling you right now, its what makes the flavor for this soup. Adjust to taste. But there is 100% nutmeg put into the one at medieval times. And a PINCH of cayenne.
This was provided directly from Medieval Times, not a copy cat recipe 🙂
We’ve been a few times the last 3 years and love the show and the food the service is great love going to the shows although it’s a long drive to Dallas from Kansas but it’s well worth it.
Tomatoes were not in Europe for medieval times.
Medieval Times is a show and dinner. This recipe is not meant to be from the literal medieval era. 😑