Chicken Soup (Simple and Delicious)

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.

Heat 9 cups of water in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Slice 3 stalks of celery and add to the pot.

Peel and chop 4 carrots, then add to the pot.

Add 2 teaspoons of pink Himalayan salt to the pot.

Chop 2 Idaho potatoes and add to the pot.

Chop 1/2 onion into cubes and add to the pot.

Add 6 pieces of chicken back to the pot for flavor.

Slice 1 boneless chicken breast into cubes and add to the pot.

Allow the soup to cook for about 15 minutes without a lid.

Stir the soup and season with 1 teaspoon of oregano, 2 teaspoons of granulated garlic, 1/8 teaspoon of turmeric, 1 more teaspoon of pink Himalayan salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black peppercorn.

Squeeze in the juice of 1/2 lime.

Add 2 teaspoons of sofrito to the pot and stir everything together.

Let the soup cook for an additional 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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