Simply Souperlicious – Turmeric, Chicken and Chickpea Soup*

Ingredients

• 2 small potatoes peeled and cubed
• 1 red onion
• 1 leek
• 1 shallot (raw), chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon spicy paprika
• 5 cup(s) chicken stock
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 teaspoons of ginger (fresh is best)
• 1 Chicken thigh (cooked and chopped) 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 can of chickpeas
• 1 teaspoon of thyme
• 1/2 jalapeno pepper chopped
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup, 2 % milk (soy, almond, rice or skim as alternatives work fine)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon, crème fraîche or fresh cream
• 1 squeeze lemon
• Garnish: coriander