Soup for the Soul

Soup...a symbol of abundance, nourishment and love. It warms the body and brightens the Spirit. There's not much better on a cold winter day than the warmth of a bowl of soup in your hands with the steam rising up to touch your cheeks and the savory aroma awakening your tastebuds. It's a real gift for the body and soul.

Soup is really a wonderful creation. You add your favorite vegetables, meat or fish, herbs and spices to a pot of water and let it simmer until the flavors meld together and magically transform into one wholesome, hearty, nourishing and delicious meal. ​

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Quick and easy chicken soup
2 chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
Pacific brand chicken stock
2-3 medium carrots- sliced
1 small to medium parsnip root-sliced
1 small or 1/2 large onion
2-3 medium potatoes cut into chunks or
Suggested spices:
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash cayenne pepper
​Dash of turmeric
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
Suggested additional veggies:
Sometimes I like to add in a few handfuls of raw spinach or chopped kale. I turn off the heat, add them to the pot and let them steam for a minute or two and then stir them in. Feel free to add in your favor veggies. You can never have too many.

Cut the chicken breast into small chunks. Heat the olive oil in a soup pot and add chicken. Sauté until lightly browned. Add soup stock, vegetables and spices and simmer on low-medium heat for about 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.  Yeilds about 2-4 servings.

Are you a soup lover who needs a soul searching retreat?  Check out The Soup To Soul Retreat that Ruth Ann Smalley, Eden Energy Practitioner & I are doing on January 22nd.