Polar Vortex Soup Recipe

Name: Polar Vortex Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-3 tablespoons tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 yellow onion, diced; 1 leek, white parts only (optional); Root vegetables galore (carrots, parsnips, turnips; the more the merrier! I used 2 carrots and 2 parsnips); 2 cups cubed squash, butternut or acorn; 1 bunch big bunch of dark leafy greens, chopped (kale, collared greens, spinach, swiss chard, bok choy); 1/3 cup whole grain such as brown rice, whole-wheat pasta, barley, or pearl couscous; 32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth; 3-4 large pieces of chicken, shredded and off the bone (breasts, thighs, legs, drumsticks, or a combination); pinch of thyme and nutmeg (optional; oregano and hot red pepper flakes may also be used); Parsley for garnish (optional); juice of 1/2 lemon, or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; salt & pepper

Servings: persons

2-3 tablespoons tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 leek, white parts only (optional)
Root vegetables galore (carrots, parsnips, turnips; the more the merrier! I used 2 carrots and 2 parsnips)
2 cups cubed squash, butternut or acorn
1 bunch big bunch of dark leafy greens, chopped (kale, collared greens, spinach, swiss chard, bok choy)
1/3 cup whole grain such as brown rice, whole-wheat pasta, barley, or pearl couscous
32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth
3-4 large pieces of chicken, shredded and off the bone (breasts, thighs, legs, drumsticks, or a combination)
pinch of thyme and nutmeg (optional; oregano and hot red pepper flakes may also be used)
Parsley for garnish (optional)
juice of 1/2 lemon, or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt & pepper

1
In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, cook for 2 minutes. Add leek, chopped root vegetables, and garlic; cook for 5 more minutes, stir every few minutes. Sprinkle with pinch of thyme and nutmeg, and ample salt and pepper.
2
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Once a boil is reached, add grains. Cook until grains have 10 minutes left until al dente, and then add squash, leafy greens, and chicken. (So rice will cook for about 25 minutes before adding next ingredients, while pasta will just be cooked with rest of ingredients because of shorter cook time.) If not using pre-cooked chicken, cube and let the raw meat cook in the broth (about 5 minutes.)
3
When all ingredients are cooked through, add more salt and pepper; adjust seasonings to taste. Sprinkle pot with parsley and lemon or red wine vinegar, stir.

1945

kcal

Calories

154

Fat

Carbs

102

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-3 tablespoons tablespoons olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1/2 yellow onion, diced, 1 leek, white parts only (optional), and more.

Yes, Polar Vortex 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.

Polar Vortex Soup

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