Waterzooi. A different Kind of Chicken Soup.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Cut 2 carrots into thin slices.

Chop 1 onion.

Slice 1 leek in half and wash it.

Use celery hearts or a normal piece of celery, as preferred.

Cut 110 ounces of chicken breast into small pieces.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Prepare 6 small potatoes, cutting them into small pieces.

Microwave 2 cups of chicken broth until slightly thawed.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pot.

Add chopped onion to the pot and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Add sliced carrots to the pot and sauté for about 1 minute.

Add chicken pieces to the pot and stir for 1 minute.

Add celery and leeks to the pot.

Add cut potatoes and 2 bay leaves to the pot.

Add the thawed chicken broth and some water if needed.

Cover the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are done.

Mix 1 cup of heavy whipping cream with an egg yolk (optional, if serving immediately).

Do not boil the soup after adding the cream and egg yolk to avoid curdling.

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