Last night didn't see any of the Stamp's getting the required amount of sleep! Poor Bean woke in the wee small hours burning up! This morning she slept in til really late...not like her! She is usually up at 7am. 7.30 at the latest - if we've been out partying!!! So, my pale, poorly & just a tad warm girly is snuggled up on the couch.
Days like today call for 2 things! One - Trackie bums! (All 3 Stamp girls are currently donning a pair...what a beautifully, comfy sight!) And two - The Stamp Family cure-all...Soupy-not-Gloopy.
In a nod to Dear Hubby's heritage, it's my home grown version of Jewish Penicillin. When my brother-in-law lived with us, I developed it when he was feeling ill. Now I whip up a batch whenever one of us is under the weather...or just needing a little TLC!
So, I thought I'd share the recipe (whilst my girls are tucked up resting!) - just in case any of you are needing comfort in a bowl!
Chicken Soupy-not-Gloopy
Brown off some chicken pieces (with bone in & skin on) in a heavy based, large pan. Remove but keep the fat in the pan. Put 2 chopped leeks, 2 sliced carrots, 2 medium sweet potatoes, and 2 large white potatoes into the pan and soften for a few minutes in the chicken fat. Throw in some dried thyme or fresh if you have. You can also add in parsnips, celery & onions, if you fancy - whatever you have in the bottom of your fridge! Add in a good splash of white wine (when Pea is weaning I will leave this out - but the alcohol cooks off so can be eaten by children!). Put the chicken back in the pan and add water until it is all just covered. Throw in 2/3 bay leaves & season with fresh ground black pepper. Bring to the boil & simmer until the chicken is cooked & you can chop the carrots with a wooden spoon, around 45mins. The other veg will be falling apart. Remove chicken & strip meat from the bones. Season the cooking juices with vegetable bouillon powder, to taste. Return the chicken meat to the pan. Serve with lots of love, sympathy & crusty bread!
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