Chicken Noodle Soup with Leeks and Kale
Sit down to a big bowl of chicken noodle soup with leeks and kale to cure whatever ails you. It's comfort food for the body and soul and takes only minutes to make.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 202kcal
Equipment
- can opener optional
- large bowl for washing leeks
Ingredients
- 2 medium leeks cleaned and chopped into ½" pieces (approximately 2½ cups)
- 1 large shallot minced
- 3 large carrots peeled and chopped into 1" pieces (approximately 2½ cups)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with liquid
- 3 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1½-2 cups fresh kale roughly chopped and rubbed for tenderness (plus additional for garnish).
- 3 cups cooked chicken store-bought rotisserie chicken or leftovers
- 2½ cups egg noodles approximately 8 ounces
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, over medium heat, melt the butter and add the olive oil.
- Add the prepared leeks and the minced shallots to the pot. Stir occasionally and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the prepared carrots, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally for an additional 4-5 minutes.
- Add the canned tomatoes (with their liquid), chicken broth, and Worchestershire sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the prepared kale, chicken, and egg noodles to the pot.
- Stir well and continue to simmer until the egg noodles are soft and cooked through (approximately 10-12 minutes).
- To finish, add 2 tablespoons of butter, and the lemon juice to the pot. Stir well.
- Garnish with fresh chopped kale (if desired) and serve hot.
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Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
May be frozen. Store in airtight freezer containers or freezer bags. Label and date. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Frozen kale or spinach may be substituted for fresh kale if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3568IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
