Best Chicken Soup With Root Vegetables Recipes

CHICKEN SOUP WITH ROOT VEGETABLES

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From Bon Appetit Sept. 2010, by Lora Zarubin. Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Chicken-Soup-with-Root-Vegetables-360590#ixzz1guhfwInt Per serving: 285 calories, 9 g fat, 4 g fiber

Provided by Queen Dana

Categories Chicken

Time 3h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 roast chicken (3 1/4 to 3 1/2 lbs)
1 chicken carcass, reserved from carved roast chicken
5 quarts water
1 large onion, halved, plus 1 cup chopped
4 peeled garlic cloves, 2 whole, 2 sliced
3 carrots, cut into chunks, plus 1 1/2 cups 1/3-inch cubes peeled carrot
3 celery ribs, cut into chunks
4 turkish bay leaves, divided
4 large fresh italian parsley sprigs plus chopped parsley (for garnish)
4 large fresh fresh thyme sprigs, plus 2 teaspoons chopped
12 whole allspice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups celery root, 1/3-inch cubes peeled
1 1/2 cups red-skinned sweet potatoes, 1/3-inch cubes peeled (yams)
1 cup parsnip, 1/3-inch cubes peeled
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Cut meat off chicken and dice. Place both carcasses, 5 quarts water, halved onion, whole garlic cloves, carrot chunks, celery chunks, 2 bay leaves, parsley sprigs, thyme sprigs, and allspice in 8-to 10-quart pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Simmer 1 1/4 hours.
Strain broth; return to pot and boil until reduced to 7 cups.
Heat oil in another large pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, sliced garlic, and 2 bay leaves; sauté 2 minutes. Add carrot cubes, chopped thyme, celery root, sweet potatoes, parsnips, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and 7 cups broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Add diced chicken; season with more salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 56.7, Sodium 598.3, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 6.2, Protein 18.3

CHICKEN AND ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP

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Looking for a hearty dinner? Then check out this chicken and veggies soup that is ready in 50 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced (1 cup)
3 medium parsnips, peeled and sliced (1 cup)
1 medium leek, sliced (2 cups)
7 cups ready-to-serve chicken broth
1 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (6 ounces)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onion, carrots, parsnips and leek in butter about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender.
Stir in broth and pasta. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 1520 mg

POTLUCK CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP

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I experimented with different variations, and this is the best chicken vegetable soup recipe I came up with. It's especially good to take to potlucks or share with friends. I often take a bowl to work to heat up for a fast lunch. -Bertha Vogt, Tribune, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 2h35m

Yield 16 servings (about 4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 roasting chicken (about 5 pounds), cut up and skin removed
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
2-1/2 quarts water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
4 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium turnip, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and tarragon
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups frozen peas, optional

Steps:

Place the chicken, celery, onion and water in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Skim fat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until chicken is tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Remove chicken; cool. , Remove meat from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; return to pan. Add the tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, turnip, bouillon and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add broccoli and peas if desired; simmer until vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.