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Stone Soup

Hearty Stone Soup: Your Go-To Comfort in a Bowl

A comforting Stone Soup that warms the soul and allows for endless customization.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Substitute with olive oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 6 pieces Chicken Legs Boneless chicken or tofu can be used as a vegetarian alternative.
  • 1 piece Yellow Onion Shallots or leeks could also work.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves are best for maximum flavor.
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can work for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 pieces Carrots Chopped.
  • 2 pieces Celery Stalks Chopped.
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves
  • 2 cups Diced Red Potatoes Substitute with Yukon gold for added creaminess.
  • 1 piece Zucchini Diced.
  • 1 cup Trimmed Green Beans
  • 1 can Canned Diced Tomatoes Choose no-salt-added varieties.
  • 1 cup Frozen Green Peas Can be added straight from the freezer.
For the Grains
  • 1 cup Barley Could be swapped for quinoa or rice.

Equipment

  • Large stockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hearty Stone Soup
  1. Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat, then brown chicken legs on all sides for 6-8 minutes.
  2. Add diced onion, chopped carrots, and chopped celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Return browned chicken to the pot, pour in chicken broth, and season with salt, pepper, and herbs. Bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Add diced potatoes and barley; simmer for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender and barley has expanded.
  5. Stir in diced tomatoes, green beans, and zucchini. Continue simmering for another 10-15 minutes.
  6. In the last few minutes, add frozen peas and heat for 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
  7. Serve hot in bowls with crusty bread on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For a lighter finish, skim off excess fat from the top before serving.

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