Healing Spanish Chicken Soup
Healing Spanish Chicken Soup is the perfect remedy for chilly nights or when you need a dose of comfort. This nourishing dish combines tender chicken and wholesome vegetables in a rich, flavorful broth that warms the soul and boosts immunity. Ideal for family dinners or cozy gatherings, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that delivers on taste and nutrition. Each bowl is brimming with vibrant flavors from fresh herbs and spices, making it not only comforting but also a delightful addition to your meal repertoire.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.2 lbs free-range chicken (whole or assorted cuts)
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled
- 2 carrots, peeled
- 2 leeks, trimmed
- 1 brown onion, halved
- 1 celery stalk, trimmed
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- ½ inch piece of ginger, peeled
- 4 bay leaves
- Handful of fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup fideo noodles or angel hair pasta
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by peeling and trimming them as needed.
- In a large pot, combine the chicken, prepared vegetables, bay leaves, turmeric, black peppercorns, and salt. Cover with water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
- Separate the solids from the broth using a fine mesh strainer; shred the chicken from its bones.
- Return chopped vegetables and shredded chicken to the pot. Add noodles and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg