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Nothing brings people together quite like a table filled with comforting flavours during the festive season. This Protein-Packed Traditional Christmas Chicken Soup blends the best of tradition with a modern, healthy twist. Featuring fresh ingredients like carrots, leeks, and the sweet touch of orange sweet potato, this recipe captures the essence of homemade soups from days gone by.
To boost both flavour and nutrition, we’ve added FoodSeries Chicken Protein Broth Powder, which not only enhances the taste but also provides an extra dose of protein—perfect for anyone looking to stay healthy without missing out on a hearty meal. Cooked chickpeas complete the recipe, adding texture and nutrients that make this soup a must-have on your Christmas table.
Whether as a starter for a special meal or a warming one-pot dish, this soup invites you to enjoy a Christmas that’s cosy, nutritious, and utterly delicious. Ready to cook? Let’s get started!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 8 chicken thighs
- Salt to taste
- 1 piece of chorizo
- 2 carrots
- 1 orange sweet potato
- 2 leeks
- 750ml water
- Chicken protein broth powder by foodseries
- 200g cooked chickpeas
| Nutritional Information per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories: | 418,4kcal |
| Fat: | 18,4g |
| of which saturates: | 5g |
| Carbohydrates: | 21,7g |
| of which sugars: | 4,6g |
| Fiber: | 5g |
| Proteins: | 41,5g |
| Salt: | 1,2g |
How to make: Protein-Packed Traditional Christmas Chicken Soup
| Preparation time: | 15 minutes |
| Cooking time: | 25 minutes |
| Portion size: | 1 |
| Number of servings: | 4 |
| Cooking style: | Mediterranean |
- Heat a bit of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs and chorizo, sprinkling salt to taste.
- Cook until golden on both sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.
- Peel and dice the carrots, sweet potato, and leeks into cubes.
- Add the vegetables to the same pot and sauté briefly with a pinch of salt.
- Pour in 750ml of water and the chicken protein broth, stirring well to combine.
- Return the chicken thighs and chorizo to the pot.
- Simmer on low heat for 30–35 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld and the vegetables to soften.
- Remove the chicken thighs and chorizo from the pot.
- Shred the chicken meat and cut the chorizo into small pieces.
- Taste the soup and adjust the salt if needed.
- Serve the hot soup topped with shredded chicken, chorizo pieces, and a handful of cooked chickpeas.
- Enjoy!
Easy to make - 100%
Nutritious ingredients - 100%
Great taste - 100%
Mediterranean cuisine - 100%
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