Description
A heartwarming and nourishing chicken and sweet potato soup, perfect for cozy gatherings and family meals.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup pearl couscous or orzo
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Splash of apple cider vinegar or sherry vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Begin by gathering all of your ingredients.
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large pot and add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Cook until softened.
- Add sweet potatoes: Toss in the diced sweet potatoes and let them cook until slightly browned.
- Introduce garlic and spices: Stir in the garlic, turmeric, and Italian seasoning. Cook until fragrant.
- Combine with broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a steady simmer, cooking until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add couscous or pasta: Stir in your choice of couscous or orzo and cook until tender.
- Finish with chicken: Fold in cooked chicken and season to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with herbs or cheese if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize with other vegetables or spices. This recipe can be made ahead of time and stores well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg