Chard Chicken Soup
Equipment
- Large soup pot or Dutch oven
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Wooden spoon
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 1 lb about 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 carrots diced
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bunch Swiss chard stems removed and leaves chopped
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 6 cups chicken broth low sodium
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups of water
- The juice of one lime
- 4 scallions thinly sliced
Notes
If you're preparing this soup in advance, it's best to store it in the refrigerator without the lemon juice. Add the lemon juice just before serving to maintain its bright, fresh flavor.