CHICKEN AND TURNIP SOUP
This is a wonderful soup and great comfort food on a cold night. It's just the thing for a cold too! Here in Portugal we really like our chicken soup with rice ("canja") but this is a very tasty and colorful variation I often enjoy. The quantities are all aproximations: add or reduce to your liking. :)
Provided by ana c.
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the potatoes, onions, chicken, carrots and turnip roots in a 5L (about a 6 quarts) pot. Add enough water to generously cover the ingredients (by about 3 inches). Add a pinch of salt.
- Bring to boil over medium-high heat. When the water starts boiling lower heat to a simmer. Let it do that, uncovered, until meat and potatoes are almost done (about 20 minutes). Add pasta and turnip leaves. Allow pasta to cook al dente. Correct salt to taste and it's done!
- To serve: Remove chicken and shred desired/needed amount. Place the rest of the chicken back in the pot (since I'm very lazy I usually just grab the piece of chicken I want with a pair of tongs or a fork and shred it in the bowl using my fork and spoon); Ladle soup into a (big) bowl. Garnish with a splash of red wine vinegar or a good squeeze of lemon. Add pepper and/or tabasco, if desired.
- Note: I'm still a student so I never use stock (bescause I've never made any and I've never seen those practical little xartons of ready made made stuff), which is why I cook the chicken with the bones and neck and all, but if you have homemade chicken stock use it and just add the parts of the bird you like (breast, thigh) cut into bite size pieces; I'm sure it will be just as good, if not better! :).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.9, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 162.6, Sodium 191.4, Carbohydrate 39.2, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 4.8, Protein 42.8
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Aftab Maken
maken-a20@hotmail.co.ukI made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavor and asked for the recipe.
Shahid Gohar
shahid_gohar3@hotmail.frThis soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread.
Judy Lynn Turner
j_t44@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of turnips, but this soup changed my mind. The turnips are so tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this soup again.
Azan Malik
malika@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Midder
midder@yahoo.comI made this soup for my family and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.
Shidina Sudler
s-s@yahoo.comThis soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Andradaa Bazavan
bandradaa@gmail.comI love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few simple ingredients, but it's so flavorful.
Dharmendar Sharma
sharma-dharmendar@yahoo.comThis soup is delicious, healthy, and easy to make. It's the perfect soup for a busy weeknight.
Denzel eric Von Eichstedt
e-d@gmail.comI made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavor and asked for the recipe.
Hanoj Hanoj
h@gmail.comThis soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread.
Crystal Belle
belle@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of turnips, but this soup changed my mind. The turnips are so tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this soup again.
Frank Fanego
frankfanego98@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
John Higgins (Lil rose)
john_h36@hotmail.frI made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavor and asked for the recipe.
Myava Cummings
c_myava@hotmail.co.ukThis soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread.
Zarak Koko
zarak-k100@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of turnips, but this soup changed my mind. The turnips are so tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this soup again.
Ganeshsapkota Ganesh
g_ganeshsapkota62@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Danishmirza roras
r@hotmail.comI've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves the flavor and I love how easy it is to make.
mikesvic67
mikesvic67@aol.comThis soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can throw everything in the pot and let it simmer for a few hours. It's the perfect soup for a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Layla Nelson
layla_nelson@hotmail.comI love that this soup is made with simple, wholesome ingredients. It's the perfect comfort food for a busy weeknight.
Eddie Orellana
e_o47@yahoo.comThis soup is a lifesaver on cold winter days. It's so easy to make and always hits the spot.