A failed attempt at making carrot juice using my food processor inevitably lead to making soup for dinner last night. Considering I've never actually made soup before (!), the results were pretty impressive if I do say so myself! The recipe is extremely easy, so perfect for a complete novice like myself. I'm a newbie when it comes to soup in general, as I've only recently acquired the taste for what I (so abtly) used to label 'liquid food'. I still stray away from the watery kind of soup, so this one is thick and chunky - just the way I like.
Ingredients (serves 3):
Torn shreds of cooked chicken
Lightly mashed carrots (8 medium)
6 Potatoes (I used Elfe) cut into 1cm pieces
3 stocks of chicken (I used OXO cubes)
570ml boiling water (for the stock)
3 tbsp buttermilk (I used Kefir)
Butter/olive oil for the pan
Mixed herbs, salt and pepper to season
Par-boil your potatoes (I boiled for around 15mins). Dissolve your stock into boiling water. Add a bit of butter and/or olive oil to your pan (make it a large one!) and add your potatoes and carrots. Mix regularly. Add your water stock mix to the pan and continue to stir. Add the buttermilk to thicken the soup and add a creamy texture. Add the chicken, stir, and the mixed herbs, salt and pepper to finish. Serve immediately and enjoy!
I tend to limit my intake of potatoes because of their carb-content, but it's a proven fact that 250g of potatoes contain half of your daily vitamin B6, which is essential in lifting mood-enhancing serotonin levels - thus the title of this post! Eating your way towards a good mood sounds like a damn good idea to me!
The recipe serves 3, each portion containing approx 350 calories. I found it an extremely satisfying meal that would be suitable for the many cold Autumn evenings to come. A perfect combo of hearty and healthy (and happy)!
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