Roasted Chicken and Vegetable Soup
This recipe is perfect on a cold day. It will warm the soul and the body. It's also a great way to clean out extra veggies from your fridge. So tasty!
Roasted Chicken and Vegetable Soup
Comfort food heaven. This soup is hearty and delicious. Perfect for a cold day.
Ingredients
- 4 large carrots
 - 3 russet potatoes or whatever you have
 - 1 onion, quartered
 - 2 celery stalks
 - 1/4 cup olive oil
 - 1 tsp turmeric
 - 1 tsp herb blend
 - salt and pepper
 - 2 cups chicken stock
 - 1 can coconut milk
 - 4 chicken thighs
 - 2 tbsp butter
 
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
 - Spread the chopped veggies onto a baking tray.
 - Season with turmeric, salt, pepper, and coat in olive oil.
 - Bake for 35-45 min or until fork tender.
 - Remove 1/3 of the veggies and cut into smaller pieces to go in the soup later.
 - Heat 2 tbsp butter in Dutch oven over medium heat.
 - Season chicken with salt and pepper, turmeric, cumin and dried herbs.
 - Once hot, add the thighs skin side down. Cook the for 5-7 min until golden brown color. Flip the chicken and cook for another 5-7 min.
 - Transfer it to a cutting board and cut into pieces.
 - Add 2/3 of the baked veggies to the pot and their juices to a large pot over medium heat and add the stock and coconut milk.
 - Puree until smooth using an immersion blender. Add the chicken and remaining veggies.
 - Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to simmer. Simmer for 20-25 minutes. Taste and adjust for seasonings. Serve with warm toasted bread.
 
Notes
This recipe is perfect on a cold day. It will warm the soul and the body. It's also a great way to clean out extra veggies from your fridge. So tasty!