chicken and veg soup | soup recipe | Aussie girl can cook

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and can be made at home.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is often cheaper.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while frozen veggies save prep time.

Cut chicken breasts into 3 or 4 large chunky pieces.

Chop 4 medium onions.

Heat a frying pan and add butter, then add onions and garlic.

Cook chicken in the frying pan for 3-4 minutes until browned, then transfer to a large pot.

Chop 5 medium potatoes and add to the pot.

Chop carrots and butternut pumpkin and add to the pot.

Add a handful of cauliflower florets to the pot.

Chop celery and add to the pot.

Add frozen peas and corn to the pot.

Add 2 handfuls of pearl barley to the pot.

Pour in 1 liter of chicken stock and fill with hot water to cover the vegetables.

Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 1.5 to 4 hours.

After 1.5 hours, add 1.5 cups of pasta and mix.

For croutons, melt 60 grams of butter and mix with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 4 teaspoons of minced garlic.

Cut the crusts off 6 slices of bread and cut into 1 cm squares.

Toss the bread in the garlic mixture and spread on a cookie tray.

Bake croutons in a preheated oven for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.

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