My Best Chicken and Vege Soup!! Recipe

Name: My Best Chicken and Vege Soup!!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 1 leek (thinly sliced); 2 -3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 stalk celery (chopped); 1 large carrot (grated); 1 large sweet potato (grated or chopped); 250 g pumpkin (chopped); 1 large zucchini (grated); 1 bay leaf; ¼ cup dried lentils (or more if you like) or ¼ cup soup mix (or more if you like); 1 -2 chicken breasts (more if you like) or 1 -2 chicken piece (more if you like); 5 -6 cups chicken stock or 5 -6 cups vegetable stock; salt and pepper; 1 (8 ounce) can creamed corn (or more); fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon oil
1 leek (thinly sliced)
2 -3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 stalk celery (chopped)
1 large carrot (grated)
1 large sweet potato (grated or chopped)
250 g pumpkin (chopped)
1 large zucchini (grated)
1 bay leaf
¼ cup dried lentils (or more if you like) or ¼ cup soup mix (or more if you like)
1 -2 chicken breasts (more if you like) or 1 -2 chicken piece (more if you like)
5 -6 cups chicken stock or 5 -6 cups vegetable stock
salt and pepper
1 (8 ounce) can creamed corn (or more)
fresh parsley

1
Brown the chicken in a little oil or soup stock.
2
Remove from pan.
3
Heat extra oil in the same saucepan over medium heat.
4
Add leek and garlic.
5
Cook, stirring, for 4 minutes or until soft.
6
Add vegetables.
7
Cook for 2 minutes.
8
Add lentils and stock.
9
Increase heat to high.
10
Bring to the boil.
11
Reduce heat to low.
12
Simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, for 40 mins - 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.
13
Remove the chicken breasts and shred.
14
Return to soup and add corn.
15
Season with salt, pepper and parsley.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon oil, 1 leek (thinly sliced), 2 -3 garlic cloves (minced), 1 stalk celery (chopped), and more.

Yes, My Best Chicken and Vege Soup!! 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

My Best Chicken and Vege Soup!!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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