Traditional Chicken Vegetable Soup Research

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Traditional Chicken Vegetable Soup
Serves 6 / Prep time: 20 minutes /Cook time: 35 minutes
This classic cure for the common cold is a staple soup in many homes. Almost any ingredient works well with this basic recipe and it freezes well, so double up when you want an easy meal. If you are going to freeze this recipe, omit the green beans until you thaw it out and reheat the soup. If you add hem prior to putting the soup in the freezer, the beans will end up grayish looking and limp.

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ sweet onion, diced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and diced
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
1 cup homemade chicken stock
4 cups water
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Freshly ground black …show more content…

Place a large pot over medium heat and melt the butter.
2. Sauté the onion and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Add the celery, carrot, chicken, and chicken stock.
4. Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
5. Add the thyme; Simmer the soup for two minutes.
6. Season with pepper and serve topped with parsley.
PER SERVING Calories: 121; Fat: 6g; Carbs: 2g; Phosphorus: 108mg; Potassium: 199mg; Sodium: 62mg; Protein: 15g
French Onion Soup
Serves 4 / Prep time: 20 minutes /Cook time: 50 minutes
Creating a perfect French onion soup is a matter of pride for professional chefs, and the proper technique is the topic of heated arguments. The need to caramelizing the onions is the only point that is agreed upon by most chefs, so try to devote adequate time to that step in the recipe. If your onions are very young, and full of liquid, caramelization might need to be helped along by a tablespoon of granulated sugar.

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 Vidalia onions, sliced thinly
2 cups homemade chicken stock
2 cups water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Freshly ground black pepper, for seasoning

1. Place a large saucepan over medium heat and melt the

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