Ultimate Flu-Busting Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Ultimate Flu-Busting Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts (skin on and bone in, about 2 lbs.); 2 stalks celery, cut in half; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 medium yellow onion, cut in half; 2 cups baby carrots, cut in half; 1 sprig fresh oregano; 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (about 4 Tsps.); 1 tablespoon chopped oregano leaves; 1 1/2 lbs red potatoes or 1 1/2 lbs purple potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces; 3 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 2 cups); salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

3 chicken breasts (skin on and bone in, about 2 lbs.)
2 stalks celery, cut in half
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 medium yellow onion, cut in half
2 cups baby carrots, cut in half
1 sprig fresh oregano
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (about 4 Tsps.)
1 tablespoon chopped oregano leaves
1 1/2 lbs red potatoes or 1 1/2 lbs purple potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
3 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 2 cups)
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Put chicken, celery, 2 cloves garlic, 1 cup carrots, the oregano sprig and half the onion into a large pot. Fill pot with cold water, 2 inches above ingredients; put over high heat. When water boils, cover and reduce heat to medium. Simmer 1 hour.
2
Set aside chicken to cool and discard all veggies and herbs. Strain broth into a large bowl, skim fat from top, and set aside.
3
Put oil, jalapeno, the chopped oregano leaves, 2 remaining garlic cloves (minced) and the remaining half onion (chopped) into a large pot. Cook at medium heat until vegetables are just soft, about 5 minutes. Turn heat to high; add broth, potatoes and remaining carrots. When broth boils, reduce heat to medium. Cook until potatoes and carrots are tender, about 15 minutes.
4
Remove skin and bones from chicken. Shred meat into bite-sized pieces. Add chicken, tomatoes, salt and pepper to soup. Cook until warm.

512

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: 3 chicken breasts (skin on and bone in, about 2 lbs.), 2 stalks celery, cut in half, 4 garlic cloves, peeled, 1 medium yellow onion, cut in half, and more.

Yes, Ultimate Flu-Busting 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.

Ultimate Flu-Busting Chicken Soup

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