CHICKEN AND TURNIP SOUP
This is a wonderful soup and great comfort food on a cold night. It's just the thing for a cold too! Here in Portugal we really like our chicken soup with rice ("canja") but this is a very tasty and colorful variation I often enjoy. The quantities are all aproximations: add or reduce to your liking. :)
Provided by ana c.
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the potatoes, onions, chicken, carrots and turnip roots in a 5L (about a 6 quarts) pot. Add enough water to generously cover the ingredients (by about 3 inches). Add a pinch of salt.
- Bring to boil over medium-high heat. When the water starts boiling lower heat to a simmer. Let it do that, uncovered, until meat and potatoes are almost done (about 20 minutes). Add pasta and turnip leaves. Allow pasta to cook al dente. Correct salt to taste and it's done!
- To serve: Remove chicken and shred desired/needed amount. Place the rest of the chicken back in the pot (since I'm very lazy I usually just grab the piece of chicken I want with a pair of tongs or a fork and shred it in the bowl using my fork and spoon); Ladle soup into a (big) bowl. Garnish with a splash of red wine vinegar or a good squeeze of lemon. Add pepper and/or tabasco, if desired.
- Note: I'm still a student so I never use stock (bescause I've never made any and I've never seen those practical little xartons of ready made made stuff), which is why I cook the chicken with the bones and neck and all, but if you have homemade chicken stock use it and just add the parts of the bird you like (breast, thigh) cut into bite size pieces; I'm sure it will be just as good, if not better! :).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.9, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 162.6, Sodium 191.4, Carbohydrate 39.2, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 4.8, Protein 42.8
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Sidra Anjum
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.
MSSLY Satisfying
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Prince Toorie
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turnips, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The turnips were actually quite good in the soup.
Johnson Henry
[email protected]This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra vegetables and spices and it was much better.
Dulal Hossen
[email protected]The soup was good, but I think it could have used a little more seasoning. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.
aman___ Singh__
[email protected]This soup was just what I needed on a cold winter day. It was warm and comforting, and the chicken and turnips were perfectly cooked.
Jacob Moya
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the turnips, but they really added a nice flavor to the soup. I will definitely be making this again.
Jaycee Pickens
[email protected]The soup was delicious! I loved the combination of chicken and turnips. I will definitely be making this again.
True Infinity
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe and the soup turned out great! I added some extra vegetables to make it even more hearty.
Pranesh Pakhrin
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the turnips added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.