CLUCK ‘N’ CIDER KICK

🍎🔥 Cluck ’n’ Cider Kick – The Final Edition Soup That Does It All

Smooth. Creamy. Appley. Spicy. Boozy. Carby. Protein-packed. Ninja Soup Maker-approved.

🥄 Introduction: A Soup for All Seasons (and Appetites)

There are soups.

There are good soups.

And then… there’s Cluck ’n’ Cider Kick – Final Edition.

This isn’t just a soup. It’s a hot, blended autobiography of someone who wanted comfort, depth, heat, sweetness, and a cheeky dash of booze — all in one glorious jug.

Born in the campervan kitchen, tested in the Ninja Soup Maker, and perfected for days when you want a warm hug with a spicy slap, this is autumn in a bowl… with muscle.

🧾 The Full Ingredient List (Serves 3–4)

Ingredient

Amount

Purpose

Chicken breast

300g, diced

Lean protein hero

Apple (Braeburn or similar)

1 medium (120g), chopped

Sweet acidity & smoothness

Carrot (skin-on)

100g, chopped

Adds natural sweetness & bulk

Potato (skin-on)

200g, diced

Carby soup base

Sweet potato (skin-on)

100g, diced

Extra smooth sweetness

Red lentils (dry)

60g

Protein + natural thickness

Frozen peas

60g

Green freshness

Frozen sweetcorn

60g

Sweet pops of joy

Courgette (skin-on)

70g, chopped

Smooth texture enhancer

Red pepper

50g, chopped

Colour and flavour depth

Onion

80g, chopped

Classic soup base

Celery

50g, chopped

Aromatic backbone

Garlic

1 clove (5g)

Rich depth

Chicken stock (hot)

250ml

Umami and savoury depth

Semi-skimmed milk

300ml

Creamy, lighter than cream

Dry cider

200ml

Adds apple zing and adult energy

Chilli flakes

½ tsp

The “kick” in Cluck ’n’ Kick

Smoked paprika

½ tsp (optional)

Adds fire-cooked depth

Mixed herbs (thyme/sage)

1 tsp

Herby, rustic balance

Baby spinach

30g

Wilts in at the end

Cheddar (optional)

30g

Melty finish

Salt & pepper

To taste

Adjust to perfection

🧙‍♂️ Method – Souping Like a Legend

🥄 Step 1: Load the Ninja

Add to your Ninja Soup Maker, in this order:

Chicken breast (raw, diced)

All veg, fruit, garlic and lentils

Frozen peas & sweetcorn

Herbs, chilli, smoked paprika

Liquids: cider → milk → hot stock

⚠️ Do not exceed the MAX line! The cider will get cheeky when heated.

🔘 Step 2: Hit “SMOOTH”

Close the lid

Press SMOOTH mode

Let the Ninja blend and cook — it takes about 30 minutes

Sit down. Let the smells fill the air. Feel powerful.

🌿 Step 3: Final Touches

After the beep:

Stir in baby spinach – it will wilt like it’s had a long day

Add cheddar, if using

Taste. Add salt. Possibly more cider. Stir again

Serve hot and smug

🧊 Can It Be Frozen?

YES. It freezes like a pro.

✅ Let it cool fully

✅ Portion it out

✅ Label it: Cluck ’n’ Cider Kick – Smooth Final Edition

✅ Reheat gently and stir well

✅ Add cheese after reheating for best results

⚖️ Nutrition Estimate (Per Serving):

Nutrient

Approx Value

Calories

380–420 kcal

Protein

30–35g

Carbs

50g

Fat

8–10g

Fibre

7–9g

Vitamin C

Apple + pepper + spinach jackpot

Booze factor

Mild, mellow, magical 🍎🍺

🧠 Why It Works:

The chicken, lentils & peas bring solid protein

Potato + sweet potato + corn make it satisfyingly thick and carby

Apple + cider add that autumn-tart fruit twist

Chilli + herbs + cheese elevate it from “nice soup” to “Who made this and when can I marry them?”

🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

In a mug, outside the campervan, under a hoodie

With thick-cut sourdough toast

Topped with extra cheddar, cracked pepper, or apple matchsticks

In a thermos on Cannock Chase, like a boss

🎯 Ideal For:

Chilly weather

Long shifts

Post-hike recovery

Fancy soups without faff

Impressing friends with “Oh this? Just something I whipped up in the van…”

💬 Final Thoughts:

This is it. The final version. No yogurt. No shortcuts. More cider. More flavour. More fire.

It’s the soup you’d write a ballad about.

The soup you’d serve in a pub that also sells artisanal chutney.

The soup that makes a slow Thursday night feel like an autumn adventure.

Try it. Freeze it. Share it.

And then name your ladle… because this soup deserves its own weaponry.