Simple Chicken Soup|My Gambian Kitchen

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs, while rice is a budget-friendly alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola oil is often cheaper.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Dried oregano can provide a similar flavor profile.

Clean chicken drumsticks and marinate with salt, turmeric powder, garlic, half seasoning, and maggi powder; set aside for 30 minutes.

Fry the marinated chicken drumsticks in a little oil until slightly browned; set aside.

Blend onions, celery sticks, bell pepper, and garlic to create the soup base.

Transfer blended mixture to a pot with water and bring to a boil for 10 minutes.

Add the same seasoning used for the chicken to the pot.

Add the fried chicken drumsticks to the pot and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.

Add baby carrots, potatoes, chickpeas, and nutritional yeast to the pot.

Thicken the soup with potato flakes and bring to a boil for another 10 minutes.

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