Gwensonic - fantastic! so glad you enjoyed the soup, and thanks for the suggestions for some added flavours to spice it up a little more - much appreciated!

Allison - personally I use a hand-blender, but if all you have is a food processor, then sure, throw it in there, blend the heck out of it, then put it back in the pot. Do what ever you like to smush all the bits into oblivion :)