CHICKEN AND GREEN BEAN SOUP WITH TARRAGON

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

One 1-pound box or bag organic frozen French-cut green beans
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 large potatoes, peeled and quartered lengthwise then sliced
1 onion, chopped
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper
5 to 6 cups chicken stock from Poached Chicken, recipe follows
3 cups chopped or bite-size pulled Poached Chicken, recipe follows
2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped or 2 cups canned tomatoes, chopped
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/4 to 1/3 cup fresh tarragon leaves
French rolls or bread, toasted
1 small chicken (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
2 bay leaves
2 cloves garlic, crushed
A few ribs celery from heart, coarsely chopped
A few sprigs parsley with stems
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
1 onion, quartered
Salt and peppercorns
Salt and peppercorns

Steps:

  • Defrost the beans in the microwave and drain.
  • Heat the olive oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, potatoes and onions, and season with salt and pepper. Partially cover the pot and cook to soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the green beans, stock, chicken and tomatoes, and bring to a simmer. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium heat. To serve, add the lemon zest, lemon juice and tarragon. Serve the soup with warm bread.
  • Place the chicken in a pot over a bed of bay leaves, garlic, celery, parsley, carrots and onions. Sprinkle with salt and fill the pot with water to cover the chicken. Sprinkle in a few peppercorns. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook 45 minutes, turning occasionally. Turn off the heat and cool the chicken in the broth. Separate the meat from the bones and skin. Reserve the meat and discard the bones and skin. Strain the stock.

Terri aka TheCrazyPaisleyLady
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the green beans were still a little crunchy, just the way I like them. The broth was also very flavorful, thanks to the tarragon and the other herbs. I


Brian Berry
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the tarragon adds a lovely touch of freshness. I will definitely be making this again.


ABC Ripon khan
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also really healthy, which is a bonus. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who is looking for a delicious and nutritious meal.


Jessica Evans
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I'm not a big fan of soup, but I really enjoyed this one. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the green beans were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful. I would definitely make this soup again.


TREANANNETTE HANCOCK
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This soup is so delicious and flavorful! I love the combination of chicken and green beans, and the tarragon adds a really nice touch. I will definitely be making this soup again soon.


Emma Draper
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Johnny Daniels
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the tarragon adds a nice touch of warmth. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.


Kels _the_Bear
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of chicken and green beans, and the tarragon adds a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Mark
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I'm not a huge fan of green beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful. I would definitely make this soup again.


Estijan Posthumus
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the tarragon adds a lovely touch of freshness. I will definitely be making this again.


william stuart
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the green beans were still a little crunchy, just the way I like them. The broth was also very flavorful, thanks to the tarragon and the other herbs. I


icaruzz
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also really healthy, which is a bonus. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who is looking for a delicious and nutritious meal.


Oluwatobi Olorunsola
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I'm not a big fan of soup, but I really enjoyed this one. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the green beans were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful. I would definitely make this soup again.


Ssggf Ssggffdf
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This soup is so delicious and flavorful! I love the combination of chicken and green beans, and the tarragon adds a really nice touch. I will definitely be making this soup again soon.


T Sivils
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again.


pappuyadav pinto
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the tarragon adds a nice touch of warmth. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.


Glendale Hall
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I'm not a huge fan of green beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful. I would definitely make this soup again.


Md Akramul Islam
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of chicken and green beans, and the tarragon adds a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Marvi Baloch
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the green beans were cooked perfectly. The soup was also very flavorful, thanks to the tarragon and the other herbs. I will definitely be making this s


Arif Nazari
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the tarragon adds a lovely touch of freshness. I will definitely be making this again.