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Chicken, greens and grains soup recipe

Chicken, greens and grains soup recipe

3 ratings

Created by The Tesco Real Food team

This is one chicken soup recipe you'll want to bookmark! Packed with plenty of nutritious veggies and protein-rich chicken, it's hearty, healthy and energising. An ideal winter warmer for lunch or dinner. See method

Ingredients

  • 1kg pack chicken legs, skin removed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into half-moons
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • 170g brown rice, rinsed
  • 1 chicken stock pot, made up to 1.4ltr
  • 40g curly kale, stalks removed
  • 70g spinach, chopped
  • crusty bread, to serve (optional)
High in protein, which supports the maintenance of muscle mass

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    1520kj
    362kcal     18%

  • Fat

    6g 9%

  • Saturates

    2g 8%

  • Sugars

    7g 8%

  • Salt

    1.2g 21%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 36.7g Protein 37.5g Fibre 4.6g

Method

  1. Put the chicken, onion, carrot, garlic, bay leaf (if using) and rice into a large saucepan. Pour over the stock and bring to a simmer over a medium heat. Gently simmer for 25 mins (occasionally skimming any brown fat off the top) until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is just about tender.
  2. Remove the chicken and bay leaf to a plate and use two forks to shred the meat into bite-size pieces. Discard the bones and bay and stir the meat back into the soup with the kale and spinach. Cook over a gentle heat for 2 mins until the greens are tender. Season well with black pepper and serve with crusty bread, if you like.

Freezing and defrosting guidelines

In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.

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