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“Feel good” comfort soup

Hi y’all! It’s Friday, so I bet you would be busy making fun plans for the weekend.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots + 2 large potatoes, shredded using a food processor
  • 6 cups of hot water
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tsp herb de provence
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 fully ripened tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt + pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Heat a large & deep pot on low and add olive oil. Wait to heat, before adding chopped onions. Cook until translucent.
  2. Add shredded carrots and potatoes. Cook for a few minutes.
  3. Stream in hot water, crank up the heat to medium and cover to simmer.
  4. Add  fresh thyme, herb de provence, dried basil and chopped tomatoes. Cover and continue to simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove cover every now and then to stir. Sprinkle in some ginger paste and lemon juice. Add salt & pepper to taste. Stir to combine & simmer until thickened.
  6. Remove from heat, plate and drizzle on some extra virgin olive oil.
  7. Serve hot with some crusty bread on the side to mop up the deliciousness!

 

Off to check on the Husband and here’s hoping he gets well soon enough to enjoy the weekend. Y’all have a great weekend for us. Promise? 🙂

What is your favorite “under the weather” comfort food that soothes the mind, body and soul?