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two bowls of chicken and vegetable soup with toasted bread on the side

Chicken & Vegetable Soup

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 cloves garlic finely diced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 leek chopped
  • 1 L chicken stock
  • 250 ml water
  • 4 chicken thighs (around 500g)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ tsp fresh thyme (see notes)
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 cup green beans cut to desired length
  • crusty bread to serve

Instructions
 

  • Add oil, garlic, onion, carrot, celery and leek to a large saucepan over medium heat and saute until vegetables are soft and tender.
  • Pour in chicken stock and water and bring to a gentle simmer before adding whole chicken thighs, bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper. Cover with lid and cook for 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken, shred and return to saucepan along with beans. Check for seasoning and simmer, covered, for 5-10 minutes or until beans are tender. Serve with crusty bread.

Notes

If you can't get fresh thyme, you can substitute for 1/4 tsp of dried thyme.
Keyword Budget Meal, Chicken Recipes, Winter Warmer