Homemade Chicken And Vegetable Soup Recipe
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 x chicken - (3 lbs) boned, skinned, and visible fat removed, diced, (save the bones and carcass) Creole seasoning see * Note
- 1 1/2 c. minced onions
- 1 c. minced celery
- 1 c. diced carrots
- 1/2 c. minced green onions
- 2 Tbsp. chopped garlic
- 1/4 c. fresh parsley leaves
- 2 Tbsp. minced fresh basil
- 4 x bay leaves
- 2 c. assorted minced fresh vegetables, such as beans, zucchini, yellow squash, or possibly cabbage
- 1 1/2 c. torn cleaned and stemmed spinach leaves
- 1 pch crushed red pepper
- 3 quart chicken stock
- 1 lb assorted small dry pasta shapes, such as stars, tubes, shells, etc.
- 12 sm thermoses
- 1 c. finely-minced fresh parsley leaves
- 12 sm resealable plastic snack bags
Directions
- In a large sauce pot, heat the extra virgin olive oil. Season the chicken with Creole seasoning. When the oil is warm, add in the chicken, bones and carcass and saute/fry for about 5 min, or possibly till the meat and bones are brown.
- Remove the bones and carcass. Add in the onions, celery, carrots, green onions, garlic, parsley, basil, and bay leaves. Season with Creole seasoning. Saute/fry the vegetables for 4 min. Add in the minced vegetables, spinach, and crushed red pepper and saute/fry for 1 minute.
- Add in the stock and bring the liquid to a boil. Add in the pasta. Reduce the heat to a simmer, uncovered, for about 20 min, or possibly till the pasta is tender. Reseason if necessary. Serve warm.
- Ladle the soup into thermoses and seal tightly with the lid. Place a spoonful of the parsley into each bag and seal completely. At lunch time, garnish your soup with the parsley.
- This recipe yields about 10 to 12 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 516g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 361 | |
| Calories from Fat 197 | 55% |
| Total Fat 21.96g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat 5.85g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium 581mg | 24% |
| Potassium 730mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs 12.3g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.3g | 14% |
| Sugars 1.82g | 1% |
| Protein 28.26g | 45% |
