Alexandra Soup
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Alexandra Soup, a hearty and wholesome blend of tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fragrant herbs. This one-pot wonder features soft potatoes, sweet carrots, and crisp celery, simmered in a flavorful chicken broth enhanced with garlic, thyme, and bay leaves. A final touch of frozen peas and fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness to this nutritious, family-friendly meal. Ready in just an hour, this satisfying soup pairs perfectly with crusty bread for an easy yet crowd-pleasing dinner. Perfect for cozy weeknights, Alexandra Soup is your go-to recipe for simple, delicious, and nourishing homemade comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chicken breast, cubed
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 pieces bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cubed chicken breast to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned.
Stir in the diced potatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
Remove and discard the bay leaves.
Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley.
Serve hot and enjoy with crusty bread or crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.8 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 405 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 6206 mg | 270% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.5 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.0 g | ||
| Protein | 185.3 g | 371% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 408 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 5425 mg | 115% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
