
The first North American castle in Kissimmee, Florida opened in December 1983. Medieval Times began with two dinner/entertainment complexes located in Majorca and Benidorm, Spain, and have since grown to nine locations in North America. Vegetarian meals and special allergy accommodations are available upon request. 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.

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. The pageantry and thrills of an authentic jousting come to life inside Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. When soup is finished cooking, remove from heat, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.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. Bring soup to a boil while stirring frequently.Add the tomato puree, water, paprika sugar, salt, ground pepper, Italian Seasoning and juice from ½ lemon.Add the tomato paste and stir into the vegetables to combine well and cook for another 2 minutes.Add the minced garlic and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.Add the finely minced carrots, onions and celery and cook until vegetables are soft but not browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Heat the canola oil in a 5 – 6 quart stainless steel sauce pan or pot.Place the carrots, onions and celery into a food processor fitted with the knife blade and pulse until they are finely minced, almost pureed. Cut the carrots, celery and onion into small pieces about ½ inches.The best herbs and fresh produce will help keep even the coldest Dallas/Fort Worth winter days at bay.” MEDIEVAL TIMES TOMATO BISQUE RECIPE (home version) “There is no secret to creating an amazing soup,” said Frank Dameron, Director of Food Services at Medieval Times. 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. Soups are a great option nutritionally, they provide us with lots of important nutrients including vitamins and minerals for relatively few calories. There was no tableware, so soup was drunk right out of the bowl, as was any type of stew. Soup (and stews, pottages, porridges, gruels, etc.) evolved as dictated by local ingredients and tastes. This made it the perfect choice for both sedentary and traveling cultures, rich and poor, healthy people and invalids. The act of combining various ingredients in a large pot to create a nutritious, filling, easily digested, simple to make/serve food was inevitable. The history of soup is as old as the history of cooking. Suggested food items include the makings for soups including tomato sauce, beans or peas, broths or stocks and canned vegetables.

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. 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. Medieval Times Tomato Bisque Recipe: Soup’s on in the Medieval Times Kingdom! Enjoy a castle favorite, the tomato bisque, and help Dallas LIFE with food donations.
