Description
A hearty one-pot soup featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fragrant grains. Quick, customizable, and family-friendly, this rustic recipe is perfect for weeknights or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Unsalted Butter, 2 tablespoons
Chicken Legs, 4 pieces
Yellow Onion, 1 medium
Carrots, 2 medium
Celery, 2 stalks
Garlic, 3 cloves
Red Potatoes, 3 medium
Canned Diced Tomatoes, 1 cup
Green Beans, 1 cup
Zucchini, 1 medium
Brown Rice or Quinoa, 1 cup
Vegetable Broth, 6 cups
Instructions
Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.
Season chicken legs with salt and pepper; brown on all sides (4-5 minutes total).
Remove chicken and sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Return chicken to the pot; stir in potatoes, tomatoes, green beans, zucchini, rice, and broth.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
Check for doneness, adjusting cooking time for your preferred vegetable texture.
Notes
Substitute olive oil for butter if desired.
Replace potatoes with sweet potatoes for a seasonal twist.
Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian option.
Adjust vegetables based on availability or preference.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Home-Style
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg