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Chicken Spring Soup

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time50 mins

Adapted from Elle and Pear

Ingredients
 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 1 tbsp butter
 250 g chicken thigh, chopped into pieces
 1 leek thinly sliced
 3 cloves garlic, minced
 2 large carrots, diced
 800 ml chicken stock
 1 parmesan rind (optional)
 100 g dried pearl couscous
 400 g can cannellini beans, drained
 150 g green peas
 salt, pepper, parmesan, chives, to taste
Directions
1

In a large dutch oven, add the butter and olive oil. Once the butter starts to bubble add in the chicken.

2

Brown the chicken for 5-7 minutes, moving occasionally until all sides have light coloring and no pink can be seen then remove from the pan and set aside.

3

Add the leeks, garlic, and carrots browning those as well for 5-7 minutes.

4

Once the leeks are completely softened add the stock, parmesan rind, and some salt.

5

Bring the liquid to a light boil then reduce the heat to low and add in the peas and chicken, cook through for 2-4 minutes then seasoning to taste and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size