Chicken & Vegetable Soup Remix

Harvesting Wellness

Savor the bountiful harvest in September. This delicious, hearty Chicken & Vegetable Soup is gut-friendly and makes plenty to share. If the kids are starting fall sports and will be busy with practices, this soup is perfect to have on hand. It’s simple, nutritious, reheats well, and your house will smell oh so good.

We call this Chicken & Vegetable Soup a remix because you can customize it however you choose! Maybe your local farmer’s market had some broccoli or potatoes for sale that you just couldn’t pass up. Perhaps you have some green beans from your garden in the refrigerator that need to be used up. Beef it up with some whole grain rice or have the kids help you make your favorite noodles using your grandmother’s famous egg noodle recipe. This soup can be created exactly how you like it, and it can be tailored to suit your taste from one day to the next. Harvesting wellness is all about enjoying vegetables and seasonal foods that are abundant in the fall!

Ingredients: 

2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil  

1 large onion, chopped 

4 cloves garlic, diced 

3 celery stalks, chopped

4 carrots, chopped  

½ head cauliflower, chopped 

8-12 oz chicken breast, trimmed 

2 teaspoons turmeric powder 

Salt & pepper to taste 

4 Cups+ chicken broth (or bone broth) 

3 leaves kale, deveined and cut into bite-sized pieces 

1 zucchini, chopped 

1 can coconut milk 

½ lemon (or more to taste) 

1 can white beans, drained & rinsed

Optional: 

Fresh herbs such as parsley, mint, rosemary, or cilantro

Other veggies of choice 

Lemon wedges 

Instructions: 

1. Preheat pan to medium-high and add olive oil. Add onions, celery, carrots, garlic, cauliflower, turmeric, salt, & pepper. Sauté for about 10 minutes.  
2. Add broth and chicken breast and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 –15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
3. Remove chicken and shred or dice. Return to pot with zucchini and kale. Allow to simmer until added veggies are tender. 
4. Reduce heat to low and add coconut milk and beans. 
5. Optional: Add any veggies you fancy to make this soup your favorite. Add a squeeze of lemon and fresh herbs just before serving for some added zing and flavor!

Recipe shared by Lorilyn VanDyke