Winter's Hold

Two feet of snow predicted. Suffering from a cold and sore throat and the thought that winter has been too long with us, I watched the snow swirl against the house, drifting white dunes.

This morning after shoveling 20 inches of deep snow covering the walkways , snowshoeing paths to the birdfeeders and compost bin, and rescheduling appointments, I made a pot of soup.

Curried Chicken Soup

medium chopped onion

½ cup chopped celery

2 tablespoons oil or butter

Parsnip, Carrots 2 or 3, ½ sweet potato, all chopped

4 cups chicken or vegetable stock

½ -1 cup leftover chicken, shredded

½ cup peas and corn

¼ cup rice

1-2 teaspoons curry powder

½ cup cream - optional

parsley or cilantro  and chopped onions for garnish

Salt and pepper

Saute onion and celery in oil. Add chopped harder vegetables and curry, and then broth, rice and chicken. Simmer gently for ½ hour. Add softer veggies, and salt and pepper. If using cream, add before serving, and garnish with greens.

Serve and then take a nap.