How To Make Romanian Chicken Soup with Vegetables | S1 EP 1

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro offers a fresh flavor, while spinach is economical.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, and cabbage is budget-friendly.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

Cut chicken into pieces, using wings, back, and half a breast for the soup.

Dice vegetables: carrots and parsnips into 1/4 inch cubes, celery into similar size, and onions diced.

Prepare Roma tomatoes by dicing them into 1/4 inch cubes.

Peel and dice potatoes, keeping them in cold water to prevent oxidation.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot and sauté diced onions until golden brown.

Add chicken stock and water to the pot and bring to a boil.

Add parsnips, carrots, and celery to the boiling pot, wait 20 minutes before adding tomatoes and potatoes.

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