As the weather turns chilly, there's nothing quite like a steaming bowl of chicken soup to warm your body and soul. And while there are countless recipes for this classic dish, some of the best include root vegetables, which add a delicious sweetness and earthiness to the broth. In this article, we'll share a few of our favorite recipes for chicken soup with root vegetables, each with its own unique twist on this comforting dish.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHICKEN AND ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP
Looking for a hearty dinner? Then check out this chicken and veggies soup that is ready in 50 minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onion, carrots, parsnips and leek in butter about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender.
- Stir in broth and pasta. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 1520 mg
CHICKEN SOUP WITH ROOT VEGETABLES
From Bon Appetit Sept. 2010, by Lora Zarubin. Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Chicken-Soup-with-Root-Vegetables-360590#ixzz1guhfwInt Per serving: 285 calories, 9 g fat, 4 g fiber
Provided by Queen Dana
Categories Chicken
Time 3h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cut meat off chicken and dice. Place both carcasses, 5 quarts water, halved onion, whole garlic cloves, carrot chunks, celery chunks, 2 bay leaves, parsley sprigs, thyme sprigs, and allspice in 8-to 10-quart pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Simmer 1 1/4 hours.
- Strain broth; return to pot and boil until reduced to 7 cups.
- Heat oil in another large pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, sliced garlic, and 2 bay leaves; sauté 2 minutes. Add carrot cubes, chopped thyme, celery root, sweet potatoes, parsnips, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and 7 cups broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Add diced chicken; season with more salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 56.7, Sodium 598.3, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 6.2, Protein 18.3
HERB-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH ROOT VEGETABLES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the chicken on a rimmed baking pan.
- In a small bowl, stir to combine the olive oil, chopped rosemary, thyme, sage, red pepper flakes, grated garlic, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon salt and 2 teaspoons black pepper. Rub the chicken all over with half of the herb oil, being sure to spread some under the skin of the breasts and thighs to season the flesh. Stuff the cavity with the rosemary, thyme and sage sprigs, the bay leaves, 1/2 lemon and garlic head halves.
- Place the rutabaga, carrots and turnips in a large bowl. Toss to coat with the remaining herb oil. Scatter the vegetables around the chicken and transfer to the oven. Roast until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through, with an instant-read thermometer inserted at the thickest point of the thigh reading 160 degrees F, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before carving. Serve with the vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 564, Fat 35 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 178 milligrams, Sodium 881 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 51 grams, Sugar 5 grams
ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP
Steps:
- Cut the onion, carrot, celeriac, potato, fennel, turnip, and artichokes into medium to large chunks. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot. Add the onion and cook until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add the carrot, and cook for 5 minutes, and then add the remaining vegetables at 5 minute intervals, adjusting the heat as necessary so the vegetables don't brown. When all the vegetables are soft, add the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the soup has come together; it should have a thick consistency. Garnish each bowl with the chile powder and more olive oil.
- This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
HONEY-ROASTED CHICKEN & ROOT VEGETABLES
When my whole family comes over for dinner, I make a big platter of roast chicken with sweet potatoes, carrots and fennel. My dad leads the fan club. -Kelly Ferguson, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Combine salt, pepper, rosemary and thyme. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sprinkle half the seasoning mixture over chicken breasts. Add to skillet; cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside. Add wine and 2 tablespoons honey to pan; cook 2-3 minutes, stirring to loosen browned bits., Combine sweet potatoes, carrots and fennel in a microwave-safe bowl. Add remaining olive oil, seasonings and honey to vegetables; stir to combine. Microwave, covered, until potatoes are just tender, 10 minutes. , Transfer vegetables to a shallow roasting pan. Add chicken stock, wine mixture and bay leaves; top vegetables with chicken. Roast until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 25-30 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Serve with vegetables and sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 543mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP
There's nothing better than a bowl of hot soup on a cold winters day, although, my DH will eat soup during a summers heat wave. I recently found this recipe in our local Sunday newspaper. I've yet to try it but it looks and sounds amazing. Having not made it as yet, it's difficult for me to list the exact prep and cook time, but I would say they're pretty accurate.
Provided by dojemi
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large flameproof casserole, melt the butter.
- Add the onion, shallots, salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring often, or until the vegetables soften.
- Add the carrots, parsnips, turnips, chicken stock, water, and nutmeg.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Turn the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer the soup for 40 to 50 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if you like.
- Remove 1 cup of solids from the soup and mash them on a plate with a fork until the mixture is pureed.
- Stir the puree back into the soup.
- Return the soup to a boil.
- In a small bowl, combine the lemon rind, mint, and scallions.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, sprinkle with the mint mixture and serve at once.
PERFECT CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP
Chicken, onions, garlic, and soup vegetables combine to make a hearty soup with a delicious broth!
Provided by JAMINA1
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes
Time 1h6m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken breasts, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot; bring to a boil. Stir in potatoes, cabbage, and carrot. Simmer soup until potatoes are tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Bring soup back to a boil. Drizzle in eggs, stirring until cooked, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 127.1 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1067.8 mg, Sugar 6 g
HEARTY ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP
I've received many recipe requests for this beefy soup loaded with winter veggies. If you're feeding a larger group, simply double the ingredients. -Arlene Adams, Grafton, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, potatoes, turnip, carrot, parsley and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add cabbage; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts :
WINTER ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP
I needed to use up root vegetables I had on hand and came up with this recipe. A creamy, savory, and slightly sweet soup that is comforting on a cold winter night.
Provided by LOOSENUP
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Butternut Squash Soup Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Combine parsnips, carrots, celery root, turnips, sweet potato, and butternut squash in a large roasting pan. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Toss vegetables to evenly distribute seasonings.
- Roast in the preheated oven until the vegetables are easily pierced with a fork, 30 to 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in the celery and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer, uncovered. Stir in the roasted vegetables and continue simmering for 10 minutes. Puree the soup using an immersion blender. Stir in the half and half, and season with salt and pepper, if necessary. If the soup becomes too thick, add more vegetable broth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 22.7 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1786.4 mg, Sugar 9.2 g
CHICKEN AND ROOT VEGETABLE STEW
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add chicken and cook until brown on all sides, about 8 minutes per batch; transfer browned chicken to large bowl. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from pot. Add onions to pot and sauté over medium heat until golden, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add wine and 1/4 cup marjoram and simmer until wine evaporates, about 4 minutes. Return chicken to pot. Arrange vegetables over chicken. Pour chicken broth over. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, carefully transfer chicken and vegetables to large clean bowl. Boil liquid in pot until reduced to 3 cups, about 10 minutes. Mix cream and cornstarch in medium bowl. Stir into liquid in pot. Simmer until thickened to sauce consistency, about 5 minutes. Return chicken and vegetables to pot. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cool slightly, then refrigerate uncovered until cold. Cover and keep refrigerated.) Bring stew to simmer, stirring gently. Add remaining 2 tablespoons marjoram and serve.
JAPANESE CHICKEN AND ROOT VEGETABLE STEW
This vegetable-rich stew is based on a Japanese nimono, a simmered dish flavored with kombu, soy sauce and dried shiitake mushroom caps. Although the ingredients may take some searching (check Japanese or Asian markets, or online), the cooking itself is no harder than the usual chicken soup, and the results are just as comforting. You can substitute other root vegetables for the ones called for here. Just make sure to add the sturdier chunks first (taro, celery root, burdock, kohlrabi, turnip, beets) so they have enough time to cook before adding the quicker-cooking ones (turnips, sweet potatoes, winter squash). If you want to make this vegetarian, you can leave out the chicken. It works equally well. Adding cubes of tofu or pieces of fish or seafood during the last few minutes of cooking is also a nice way to go.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories soups and stews, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, soak dried mushrooms in water overnight at room temperature. (Alternatively, you can cover mushrooms with hot water and let soak for 2 hours.)
- Remove mushrooms, reserving the soaking liquid. Slice off stems and discard them. Cut the caps into 1/4-inch pieces.
- Place kombu in a large pot, add mushrooms and their soaking liquid, and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Meanwhile, make a drop lid (called an otoshibuta in Japanese) by folding foil into a round just smaller than the pot. Poke a few holes in the drop lid with a chopstick or knife.
- As soon as liquid boils, remove kombu and discard or save to reuse. Add chicken, taro, radish, carrot, sake, soy sauce, sugar and salt to the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, place drop lid directly on top of cooking vegetables and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the pot and set aside. Add sweet potato to the pot, cover pot again with drop lid, and simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes, until vegetables are cooked through but not mushy.
- Meanwhile, shred cooled chicken and divide among four bowls. Stir rice wine vinegar into stew, along with salt to taste, then ladle it into the bowls with the chicken. Garnish with sansho powder or shichimi togarashi and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 322, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 722 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use a variety of root vegetables. This will add flavor and texture to your soup. Some good choices include carrots, parsnips, turnips, and rutabagas.
- Roast the root vegetables before adding them to the soup. This will caramelize them and give them a deeper flavor.
- Use a good quality chicken broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup.
- Add some fresh herbs to the soup. This will brighten the flavor and make it more complex.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.
Conclusion:
Chicken soup with root vegetables is a delicious and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a very healthy soup, as it is packed with vitamins and minerals. If you are looking for a soup that is both delicious and good for you, then this is the soup for you!
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