Robust Chicken Stew Recipe

Chicken Soup

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Total Duration: 1 hour Servings: 6

A delicious chicken soup loaded with various vegetables and herbs!

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, chopped into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons flour (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup carrot, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons sage, minced (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 2 teaspoons rosemary, minced (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 2 teaspoons thyme, minced (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 2 tablespoons flour (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 6 cups chicken stock (link)
• 2 cups potatoes, chopped
• 2 bay leaves (optional)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese)
• 1 cup peas (optional)
• 1 tablespoon parsley, minced (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste

directions

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil and melt the butter, then add the chicken and cook for about 8-10 minutes before removing from the pan.
2. Introduce the onion, carrot, and celery, cooking until soft, approximately 10-15 minutes.
3. Incorporate the garlic, sage, rosemary, and thyme, sprinkle in the flour, stir well, and cook for a minute.
4. Pour in 1/2 cup of broth, using a spoon to deglaze the pan by scraping up any browned bits as the broth simmers.
5. Combine the remaining broth, chicken, potatoes, and bay leaves, bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes are cooked through, around 20 minutes.
6. Discard the bay leaves, stir in the cream and parmesan, allowing the cheese to melt into the broth.
7. Stir in the peas and parsley, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and savor!

Option: Skip the flour! It’s used for thickening the broth.
Option: Include 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms with the onions.
Option: Add 1 diced bell pepper with the onions.
Option: Mix in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste along with the garlic.
Option: Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric along with the broth.