Velvety Chicken and Kale Broth

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Ingredients: 13

A comforting and nourishing soup with tender chicken and hearty kale simmered in a rich homemade broth.

Ingredients

1 yellow onion, diced
4 celery stalks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
12 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon turmeric
12 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire
8 cups homemade chicken stock (can be subbed with low sodium store bought)
6 cups water
1 pound chicken breast (about 2 breasts)
1 lemon, juice only
1 bunch kale, stems removed, rough chop
1 salt and pepper

Instructions

    1. Commence by heating a drizzle of olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add in the diced yellow onions, chopped celery, a hint of red pepper flakes, a touch of turmeric, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Let the vegetables cook until they are soft, approximately 5 minutes. Introduce the minced garlic and let it cook for one minute.
    2. Pour in a splash of Worcestershire sauce and apple cider vinegar, allowing it to reduce for 3-4 minutes. Pour in the homemade chicken stock and water, season generously with salt and slightly with pepper. Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
    3. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then carefully place them into the simmering broth. Squeeze in the juice of a lemon, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
    4. Turn off the heat. Shred the cooked chicken back into the velvety broth. Serve the soup steaming hot, optionally garnished with shaved parmesan on top.

Jul 19, 2024