Hearty Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 700 g chicken thighs or breasts
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 4 celery stalks, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
• 1 tsp turmeric
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1.5 L chicken stock
• 2 bay leaves

Method

1. 1

   Brown the chicken in oil, 3-5 minutes a side. Remove and set aside.

2. 2

   Saute the onion, carrots, celery, garlic and ginger for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Add rosemary, thyme, turmeric, salt and pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   Return the chicken to the pot, add the stock and bay leaves. Boil for 5 minutes, then simmer for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it.

6. 6

   Return the shredded chicken to the pot and simmer a few more minutes.

7. 7

   Serve hot with a slice of your favourite bread.