There is nothing quite like curling up with a steaming hot bowl of soup on a nippy night. Soups spell comfort and warmth. Not only do they soothe your soul but they are also healthy!
Ingredients
Olive oil
2 large onion, finely sliced
1 red chilli, diced, half the seeds removed
2 star anise
1 tsp ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
300g sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1cm cubes
3 boneless chicken breasts, diced
50ml sesame oil
2 tbsp light soy sauce
3 tbsp tamarind paste
400ml coconut milk
600ml chicken or vegetable stock
A handful of basil and mint leaves, shredded
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and gently sauté the onion, chilli, star anise, cumin and garlic and fry for 5 minutes or until the onions start to soften. Add the potatoes and stir well, cook for about 4-5 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the chicken and allow colouring, then adding the sesame oil and soy sauce and tamarind.
- Pour in the coconut milk and add enough stock to cover the potatoes. Bring the soup to the boil, cover with a lid and cook for 20-30 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Pick out the star anise and discard.
- Season with soy sauce or salt to taste and add the herbs just before serving.
Tips:
Use a pressure cooker instead of a saucepan to reduce the cooking time by half!