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Stone Soup

Stone Soup: A Heartwarming Comfort for Every Family Table

Stone Soup is a comforting, budget-friendly dish perfect for family gatherings, combining chicken, vegetables, and herbs for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Adds richness.
  • 4 pieces chicken legs Tender protein for the broth.
  • 1 medium yellow onion Natural sweetness.
  • 2 medium carrots Adds color.
  • 2 sticks celery Aromatic flavor.
For Seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 6 cups chicken broth Liquid foundation.
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt For seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper For seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Herbaceous note.
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary Herbaceous note.
  • 1 teaspoon oregano Herbaceous note.
  • 2 pieces bay leaves Subtle herbal infusion.
For the Hearty Addition
  • 3 medium red potatoes Diced.
  • 1/2 cup barley Nutritious texture.
For the Veggie Medley
  • 1 can canned diced tomatoes Undrained.
  • 1 cup green beans Chopped.
  • 1 medium zucchini Sliced.
  • 1 cup frozen green peas Added before serving.

Equipment

  • large stockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Stone Soup
  1. Brown the chicken by melting butter over medium heat and browning chicken legs for 8-10 minutes.
  2. Sauté the vegetables, adding onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes, then garlic for another minute.
  3. Create the broth by adding chicken legs back, pouring in chicken broth, and adding seasonings. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Add potatoes and barley, reduce heat, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Incorporate tomatoes, green beans, and zucchini, and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  6. Finish by adding peas just before serving and adjust the seasoning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Remove bay leaves before serving.

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