Nigella Lawson's 'incredibly easy' golden soup recipe takes just 25 minutes
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A warm, comforting bowl of soup is just what's needed to brighten up a cold, grey winter's day - and TV chef Nigella Lawson has shared a recipe for a dish she promises will hit the spot. Nigella's "happiness soup" is a vibrant, sunny yellow colour that she claims is guaranteed to lift your mood. She said: "This is a soup of such sunny, mood-enhancing yellowness that it overcomes even the most pervasively innate cynicism. To eat this is to feel cheered; even cooking it gives me a lift.".
The best part? It's incredibly easy to make and can be ready in just 25 minutes. The recipe requires only six main ingredients and has just four simple steps, reports the Express. Here's what you'll need:. Method. To make the soup, start by preparing the courgettes. Wash them, then slice them into 5mm rings and finely dice them. Put them in a pan with the lemon zest and oil, stir to coat, then cook over a gentle heat for about five minutes, stirring occasionally, until they've slightly softened. .
Once the courgettes have softened, stir in the turmeric and pour in the stock and lemon juice, then add the rice. Nigella noted that for the stock, she usually makes up some bouillon concentrate with water - a stock made by brewing meat. The chef said: "You could use vegetable stock if you prefer, but I love the mellow goldenness you get from chicken." Next, leave the soup cooking uncovered for 10 to 20 minutes, or just until the courgettes and rice are "tender". Then simply add seasoning to taste.
Leave to cool slightly before serving so that you eat the soup warm rather than hot. The soup should be covered and stored in the fridge for up to three days. Cool and refrigerate within two hours of making. For those wanting to keep the soup past three days, it can be frozen in airtight containers for up to three months.
