Hearty french chicken soup
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Hearty French Chicken Soup. Made with tender chicken thighs, fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a splash of white wine, it's a deliciously wholesome meal perfect for warming you up on chilly days.
- 16 May 2024
- Cook time 50 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 4 Servings
- 11 Ingredients
Hearty French Chicken Soup is a comforting, flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. This soup combines tender chicken thighs with a rich mix of vegetables like onions, carrots, and potatoes, enhanced with aromatic herbs and a hint of white wine. It's a perfect dish to warm you up on a chilly day and bring some French culinary magic to your table.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Dice the onion.
- Slice the carrots.
- Chop the celery.
- Mince the garlic cloves.
- Peel and dice the potatoes.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs and cook until they are browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken thighs from the pot and set them aside.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery.
- Sauté the vegetables until they begin to soften and the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute, until the garlic is fragrant.
- Stir in the bay leaf and fresh thyme.
- Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Allow the wine to cook off for about 2 minutes.
- Return the browned chicken thighs to the pot.
- Pour in the 4 cups of chicken gravy.
- Add the diced potatoes.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer. Cover the pot and cook for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the chicken thighs from the pot. Once they are cool enough to handle, shred the meat using two forks, discarding the bones and skin.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
- Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Ladle the hearty French chicken soup into bowls, garnish with some fresh thyme if desired, and enjoy warm with crusty bread!
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, you can sear the chicken thighs in the pot before adding other ingredients.
- Finely chop the onion, carrots, and celery to ensure they cook evenly and release their flavors into the soup.
- Consider using a good quality white wine, as it will significantly enhance the depth of the soup's flavor.
- You can make your own chicken gravy beforehand or use a store-bought version to save time.
- Add the potatoes towards the end of the cooking process to avoid them becoming too mushy.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences before serving.
With its rich, savory flavors and wholesome ingredients, Hearty French Chicken Soup is a delightful, nourishing meal that is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it with some crusty bread to soak up all the delicious broth, and enjoy the comforting warmth of this French classic.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 590 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 490kcal | 20% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 22g | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 45g | 13% |
| Fiber 6g | 17% |
| Sugar 7g | 7% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 27g | 30% |
| Saturated 6g | 21% |
| Cholesterol 110mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 410ug | 45% |
| Choline 80mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 0.30mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 0.36mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 7mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 1.01mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B9 60ug | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 0.62ug | 26% |
| Vitamin C 36mg | 41% |
| Vitamin E 0.82mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K 22ug | 18% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 100mg | 8% |
| Copper, Cu 0.31mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 2.46mg | 22% |
| Magnesium, Mg 70mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus, P 330mg | 26% |
| Potassium, K 1270mg | 37% |
| Selenium, Se 20ug | 38% |
| Sodium, Na 930mg | 62% |
| Zinc, Zn 2.17mg | 20% |
| Water | |
| Water 490g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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