Chicken Soup With Saffron And Almonds Recipe

Name: Chicken Soup With Saffron And Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; About 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 pound boned, skinned chicken breasts, cut into 1-in. chunks; 1 1/2 cups quartered mushrooms; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 1 qt. reduced-sodium chicken broth; Finely shredded zest of 1 lemon, plus about 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh juice; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 3/4-in. cubes; 4 ounces baby spinach; Kosher salt

Servings: persons

1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
1/2 cup sliced almonds
About 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 pound boned, skinned chicken breasts, cut into 1-in. chunks
1 1/2 cups quartered mushrooms
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 qt. reduced-sodium chicken broth
Finely shredded zest of 1 lemon, plus about 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 3/4-in. cubes
4 ounces baby spinach
Kosher salt

1
Toast saffron in a 5- to 6-qt. pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 4 minutes; scrape out of pan and set aside. Add almonds and 1 tbsp. oil to pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer nuts to a bowl.
2
Add remaining tbsp. oil to pan with chicken and increase heat to medium-high. Cook until chicken is brown on underside, about 3 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink, about 3 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl.
3
Add broth, lemon zest, pepper, saffron, and potatoes to pan. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Return chicken mixture to pan and simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 5 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and salt to taste.
4
Ladle into bowls, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with almonds.
5
Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1 1/2-cup serving.

413

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, 1/2 cup sliced almonds, About 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, 1 pound boned, skinned chicken breasts, cut into 1-in. chunks, and more.

Yes, Chicken Soup With Saffron And Almonds falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Soup With Saffron And Almonds

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