This is the food I recommend to our clients whenever they are suffering with cold, flu or infection of any kind. Chicken, vegetable & garlic soup is believed to have antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties as well as being food for the soul.

It has always been our favourite soup recipe – it is quick and simple to make but tastes delicious – we hope you enjoy our version!

Ingredients:

3    large chicken breasts or 6 thigh fillets chopped into small cubes.

1    large brown onion, chopped

2    large sticks of celery, including tops chopped into chunks

10  Brussels sprouts.

12  mushrooms cut into quarters.

1/2 broccoli head, chopped

1/4 cauliflower, chopped

2    carrots peeled & chopped.

1    sweet potato peeled & chopped into cubes

4    cloves of garlic, crushed.

1/4 teaspoon chili paste (optional)

1/2 teasp curry powder

2    dessertspoons massel chicken stock powder

1/3 cup of pearl barley  (optional)

3    bay leaves.

1/2 teaspoon dried mixed herbs.

Method:

Place all ingredients into a large sauce pan and cover with water. Stir the contents as you bring it to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. Serve while still chunky and sprinkle with black pepper.

Suitable for freezing.

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