CHICKEN SOUP WITH ROOT VEGETABLES

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Easy chicken soup recipe with root vegetables.

Provided by Lora Zarubin

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Root Vegetable     Carrot     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 3 1/4- to 3 1/2-pound reserved roast chicken
1 chicken carcass (reserved from carved roast chicken)
5 quarts water
1 large onion, halved, plus 1 cup chopped
4 peeled garlic cloves; 2 whole, 2 sliced
3 carrots, cut into chunks, plus 1 1/2 cups 1/3-inch cubes peeled carrot
3 celery stalks, cut into chunks
4 Turkish bay leaves, divided
4 large fresh Italian parsley sprigs plus chopped parsley (for garnish)
4 large fresh thyme sprigs plus 2 teaspoons chopped
12 whole allspice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups 1/3-inch cubes peeled celery root
1 1/2 cups 1/3-inch cubes peeled red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams)
1 cup 1/3-inch cubes peeled parsnips
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut meat off chicken and dice. Place both carcasses, 5 quarts water, halved onion, whole garlic cloves, carrot chunks, celery chunks, 2 bay leaves, parsley sprigs, thyme sprigs, and allspice in 8-to 10-quart pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Simmer 1 1/4 hours.
  • Strain broth; return to pot and boil until reduced to 7 cups.
  • Heat oil in another large pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, sliced garlic, and 2 bay leaves; sauté 2 minutes. Add carrot cubes, chopped thyme, celery root, sweet potatoes, parsnips, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and 7 cups broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Add diced chicken; season with more salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Khamouch Rachid
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I froze some of the soup for later. It reheated perfectly.


Amusat Musa
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on Sunday and had it for lunch all week.


fuad bin yimam
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I served the soup with a side of crusty bread. It was the perfect way to soak up all the delicious broth.


Ubaidul Haque
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I added a teaspoon of dried thyme to the soup. It gave it a nice herby flavor.


Thata Kelepile
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I used chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. The soup was still very flavorful.


Textnow Windscribe
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I added a cup of cooked rice to the soup to make it more filling. It was a great addition.


cetingezer
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I'm allergic to celery, so I omitted it from the recipe. The soup still turned out great.


Ashley Vollmer
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when you get home from work.


Kerri leeann Ogilby
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I love the addition of the root vegetables. They add a nice sweetness and earthiness to the soup.


Christopher Ezebunwo
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have some leftover chicken in my fridge, so this is a great way to use it up.


MD Najmul Khan
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow. Even I could make this soup.


prince bello
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting. I highly recommend it.


Jamshed Ansari
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I love that this soup is made with all healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Adrian Alfaro
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This soup is so easy to make. I had it on the table in under an hour. It's a great weeknight meal.


Auty Wheatley
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again for future gatherings.


Eliel Morales
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. Plus, it's packed with healthy vegetables.


Tilak Basnet
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I'll be making it again for sure.


GOLLIE MCRAE
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.