QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN SOUP
4 chicken breasts (or 1 large pork tenderloin if you prefer, both are fantastic)
1 medium onion medium diced (it doesn’t have to be red, but they’re my favorite)
2-3 cloves fresh garlic chopped fine
1/4 cup olive oil
1-2 boxes of chicken stock (I used Campbell’s)
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh vegetables of your choice (read on for more details)
2 – Cut your chicken breasts in half so they’re in smaller chunks and season with salt and pepper. If using pork tenderloin, you can do the same. Place in your dutch oven and brown on each side, making sure your meat is cooked through – I’d say about 5-7 mins each side for the chicken, 3-4 mins for the pork – make sure not to overcook! On a side note, I always cook pork slightly rare, leaving a little pink. Remove from the pot.
5 – Add the desired amount of meat per serving and top with fresh veggies. Ladle the hot soup into each bowl over everything. Raw vegetables work well because they soften just a little from the heat and don’t get mushy (we do not like mushy veggies!). The only veggie I cook ahead is broccoli, the kids’ favorite, but only lightly steamed so its still crunchy and then add it right before serving. I also love to add chopped fresh spinach, peppers and onions too. Mushrooms are great as well, you can chop chives or green onions for some fresh kick as well. Throw in some kidney or lima beans for added protein if you like. The point is, you can add whatever you want to this flavorful recipe. It takes about 20-25 minutes to make. Make it ahead during the day, which is what I often do, so it’s ready to go when we’re on the run.
I really hope you try this! You will love it, it’s become a staple for us this winter and the beauty is, it’s always different!
Bon appetit :)
soups are one of my favorites, especially this time of the year. We are scheduled to get about 5 inches of snow tomorrow, so soup might just be the perfect meal. Hope you are doing well. I am half way thru my recovery, so excited.
That is great news! I’m so happy to hear you’re half way through! Today we have a pretty big storm, so it’s the perfect day for come soup too! I hope you get to try this one, it’s so so easy and delicious! xo
This looks delicious, and EASY!! I will defintiely try it this week.
Have a great Spring Break!
Thanks Natacha! It’s so, so, easy and so good :) You can really add anything you want to this! Have a great week too! xo
Looks delish!! i will for sure try it. Thank you Tam!
Thanks Izab! So easy you have no idea!! And healthy too :)