Thursday 27 February 2014

Chicken soup

Here is a basic chicken soup recipe with some carbs which can be severely lacking on GAPS or SCD if you are not careful!

This is great if you have had a tummy bug or just feel your digestion needs a rest.  I have suggested an amount of stock but basically you fill the pan to what you feel depending on whether you like a thick or thin soup.  I like to have it chunky but the kids prefer it blended.

I poach a chicken and then use the stock and meat from this to make double portions of this.  It's a handy lunch for my husband and I to have on school days when the kids take a packed lunch.  You could throw in some chillies or other ingredients as desired.

Ingredients

1-1.5 litres of chicken stock (homemade ideally)
Cooked chicken chopped into small pieces including chicken skin (approximately a handful per person, more if you want a thicker soup)
1/2 butternut squash
1 large onion
3 medium carrots
1/2 broccoli (optional)  Stalk removed
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • Cut up the carrots and squash into small chunks.
  • Break the cauliflower into small florets
  • Chop the onion finely
  • Put all the vegetables in a pan and add the chicken stock 
  • Bring to a boil then simmer for 20-30 minutes until the vegetables are just tender
  • Add the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes
  • Ensure chicken is piping hot before serving 



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