Warm up with this easy chicken vegetable soup made with chicken leg, fresh veggies, and flavorful spices. This healthy soup is a one-pot wonder—perfect for a fall soup recipe, rainy day, or quick meal prep. Great for kids, this homemade soup is simple, budget-friendly, and packed with flavor. Whether you're into clear soup, chicken noodle soup, or looking for dinner ideas, this chicken soup recipe is one of the best soups for cooking at home and sharing in food videos!
🍗 Great for meal prep 🍲 Boosts immunity & digestion 🌿 Naturally gluten-free and nutrient-rich
📌 You'll need • 1 whole chicken leg (drumstick + thigh, bone-in for flavor) • 1 onion, chopped • 1 potato, diced • 1 carrot, sliced • 2 clove garlic, minced • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste) • ½ tsp ground black pepper • ½ tsp paprika powder • ½ tsp turmeric • 1 tsp cumin powder • 2 tbsp olive oil • 3 cups water • A handful of fresh parsley, chopped • Fresh lemon juice to taste (for finishing) • ½ tsp chili flakes
👩🍳 Instructions: 1. Sauté base ingredients: In a deep pot, heat olive oil. Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until soft and fragrant. 2. Add chicken and spices: Place the whole chicken leg into the pot. Add salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, paprika, turmeric, and cumin powder. Sear both sides for 3–4 minutes. 3. Add veggies & tomatoes: Add diced potato, sliced carrot, and chopped tomatoes. Stir to coat everything in the spice mix. 4. Pour water & simmer: Add 6½ cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer on low for about 45–50 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the veggies are soft. 5. Shred chicken: Remove the chicken leg, debone it, shred the meat 6. Blend the vegies and add Shred chicken to the soup. 7. Add parsley & lemon: Add chopped parsley and a generous squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
Serve hot: Enjoy it as-is or pair it with crusty bread or flatbread for a hearty meal.
🍋 Tips: • For a spicier soup, add extra red pepper flakes. • This recipe freezes well — perfect for batch cooking. • Garnish with a lemon wedge and fresh herbs when serving.
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