You can tell by the recent recipe choices that it's the dead of winter down here in Houston. Boy can it get chilly. You even need a light jacket some mornings. Brrrr.
Actually, it doesn't have to be below freezing to feel a chill. Damp, dank days in the 40's, especially with a drizzle, still make one long for a warm soup and fresh bread. So that's what I'm planning for tonight.
Chicken and Root Vegetable Soup
Serves 8
1.5 pounds chicken breast
3 cups potatoes
2 cups each parsnips, celery root, leeks
1.5 cups each carrot, onion
1 cup turnips
3 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons butter
6 sprigs fresh thyme (or 3/4 teaspoon dried)
1 fresh bay leaf (or 2 dried)
8 cups fresh chicken stock
3 tablespoons Sherry (optional)
- Cut chicken into 1" cubes. Peel and cut all root vegetables to 1/4" cubes. Finely dice the leek.
- Heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until wilted.
- Add the chicken and combine with onions.
- Add all the remaining vegetables. Combine and cook 2 minutes to barely heat through.
- Add the stock, thyme, bay, Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Taste for seasoning, and add more salt and pepper if needed. Add the Sherry and cook for 3 more minutes.
Note: This recipe is simple, but it takes a long time to cut up the vegetables. Plan on one hour total time.
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