Our Irish Grannies' Recipes: Nanna's Chicken Soup

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more economical.

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice

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

Boil the chicken legs in a large pan of water, enough to cover the chicken, with a lid for around 1 hour.

Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool until it's safe to handle.

Strip the meat from the chicken, leaving it in large chunks.

Peel and chop 5-6 large carrots and add them to the pot.

Add 4 chicken stock cubes to the pot.

Add 2 cups of long grain rice to the pot.

Add a good grinding of black pepper to the pot.

Add 150 g of frozen sweet corn to the pot just before cooking is finished.

Bring the mixture back to a boil and simmer for 20-30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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