Spicy Green Garlic Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Spicy Green Garlic Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large chicken legs (thigh and drumstick), about 3 pounds; Kosher salt and black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced, about 3 cups; 4 medium carrots, peeled, cut in 2-inch chunks; 1 celery stalk, diced; 1 bay leaf; 1 clove; 2 bunches green garlic shoots, about 12 shoots (may substitute wild ramps); 1 small white onion, finely diced, soaked in cold water for 1 hour, about 1/2 cup; 3 or 4 large tomatillos, husked and finely diced, about 1/2 cup; 1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, seeds removed, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons lime juice; Lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

4 large chicken legs (thigh and drumstick), about 3 pounds
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced, about 3 cups
4 medium carrots, peeled, cut in 2-inch chunks
1 celery stalk, diced
1 bay leaf
1 clove
2 bunches green garlic shoots, about 12 shoots (may substitute wild ramps)
1 small white onion, finely diced, soaked in cold water for 1 hour, about 1/2 cup
3 or 4 large tomatillos, husked and finely diced, about 1/2 cup
1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, seeds removed, finely chopped
3 tablespoons lime juice
Lime wedges, for serving

1
Season chicken legs generously with salt and pepper.
2
Pour olive oil into a Dutch oven or similar pot over medium-high heat.
3
Add chicken legs and brown well, about 3 minutes per side.
4
Remove and set aside.
5
Add diced yellow onion and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and softened, about 5 minutes.
6
Add carrots, celery, bay leaf and clove and return chicken to pot.
7
Add 10 cups water and 1 tablespoon kosher salt.
8
Bring to a boil.
9
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until chicken is tender, but not falling off the bone, about 1 hour.
10
Turn off heat and skim fat from surface of broth.
11
(May be prepared up to this point several hours ahead, or up to a day in advance, and refrigerated.)
12
While chicken is cooking, prepare the green garlic shoots: peel tough outer layers and roots, then rinse well.
13
Split shoots lengthwise and chop both white and tender green parts.
14
Set aside.
15
Make the tomatillo salsa: drain diced white onion and transfer to a small bowl.
16
Add tomatillo, jalapeno, lime juice and a little salt and stir together.
17
Just before serving, reheat soup, add chopped green garlic to pot and simmer 5 minutes.
18
To serve, put one chicken leg in each bowl (alternatively, remove meat from bone and shred) and ladle soup over it.
19
Pass tomatillo salsa and lime wedges at the table.

370

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Carbs

Protein

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 4 large chicken legs (thigh and drumstick), about 3 pounds, Kosher salt and black pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large yellow onion, diced, about 3 cups, and more.

Yes, Spicy Green Garlic Chicken 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.

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Spicy Green Garlic Chicken Soup

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