Shortcut Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🥄 Servings: 6
Description:
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this hearty Shortcut Chicken Vegetable Soup, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or whenever you crave a wholesome meal. Packed with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this soup is a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will warm you from the inside out.
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 turnips, peeled and diced
- 1 cup frozen hash brown potatoes
- 2 cups collard greens, chopped
Instructions:
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Heat Oil: In a large pot, heat the extra virgin olive oil over high heat for about 2 minutes until shimmering.
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Brown Chicken: Add the chicken to the pot and sear on all sides until well browned, approximately 8-10 minutes. Ensure the lid is slightly ajar to allow steam to escape. Turn the chicken as needed to achieve an even sear.
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Add Aromatics: Stir in the diced carrots, onion, celery, minced garlic, bay leaves, dried oregano, and dried thyme, ensuring the vegetables are coated with the flavorful drippings from the chicken.
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Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium and cover the pot. Allow the vegetables to cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring the soup to a light boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop.
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Incorporate Vegetables: Add the diced turnips, frozen hash brown potatoes, and chopped collard greens to the pot. Continue to simmer the soup until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
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Adjust Seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
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Serve: Discard the bay leaves before serving. Ladle the warm Shortcut Chicken Vegetable Soup into bowls and enjoy its comforting goodness with your favorite crusty bread or a side salad.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 312.5
- Total Fat: 14.9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.1g
- Cholesterol: 61.3mg
- Sodium: 969.5mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 24g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.1g
- Sugars: 4.7g
- Protein: 21.1g
Warm your soul and nourish your body with each spoonful of this delightful Shortcut Chicken Vegetable Soup, brimming with wholesome ingredients and rich flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite.
