Name: Healing Spanish Chicken Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2.2 lbs free-range chicken (whole or assorted cuts); 4 medium potatoes; 2 carrots; 2 leeks; 1 brown onion; 1 celery stalk; 4 garlic cloves; ½ inch piece of ginger; 4 bay leaves; ¼ teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; Sea salt to taste; Handful of fresh parsley (for garnish); 1 cup fideo noodles or angel hair pasta

Description

Healing Spanish Chicken Soup is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort and nourishment to any table. This wholesome recipe combines tender chicken with an array of fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, creating a rich broth that’s both soothing and satisfying. Ideal for those chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather, this soup is not only delicious but also packed with immune-boosting ingredients like garlic and ginger. It’s simple enough for busy weeknights and can easily be enjoyed on its own or paired with crusty bread for a complete meal. Get ready to indulge in a bowl of warmth that revitalizes your spirit!

Ingredients

Scale

2.2 lbs free-range chicken (whole or assorted cuts)
4 medium potatoes
2 carrots
2 leeks
1 brown onion
1 celery stalk
4 garlic cloves
½ inch piece of ginger
4 bay leaves
¼ teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
Sea salt to taste
Handful of fresh parsley (for garnish)
1 cup fideo noodles or angel hair pasta

Instructions

Prepare vegetables by peeling and chopping potatoes, carrots, onion, ginger, and garlic. Trim ends of leeks and celery.
In a large pot, combine chicken, prepared vegetables, bay leaves, turmeric, black peppercorns, and salt. Cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low and let simmer for at least 2 hours.
Remove chicken and vegetables from the pot; discard bay leaves and separate chicken from bones.
Strain broth through a fine mesh strainer back into the pot.
Cut boiled vegetables into smaller pieces, return them along with shredded chicken to the pot.
Bring broth back to a boil; add fideo noodles or pasta and cook until al dente.
Serve hot topped with freshly chopped parsley.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 120 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Spanish

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider using homemade broth instead of water. Feel free to customize this soup by adding other vegetables such as bell peppers or spinach. Store leftovers in an airtight container; it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to four days.