Project Description

Homemade Vegetable Chicken SoupIngredients:

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½  onion, chopped
  • 2 large celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • ½  cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 1 bay leaves
  • ¼  tsp. turmeric
  • ¼  tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 2 cups baby kale leaves

Method

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and sauté onion, celery, and carrots, stirring occasionally about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic, cooking an additional 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken stock, bay leaves, turmeric, crushed red pepper,  and chickpeas; bringing to a boil. Mix in shredded chicken, cover and turn down the heat to a simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add kale, cover and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Discard bay leave.

Serves: 5

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 257
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Carbs: 25g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 20 g