Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients:

• 🍗 500g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced
• 🧅 1 large onion, chopped
• 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 🥔 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 🥕 2 carrots, diced
• 🌿 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 🌱 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 🥄 1 tsp ground cumin
• 🥄 1/2 tsp paprika
• 🌶️ 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
• 🧈 2 tbsp olive oil
• 🍋 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 🌱 Fresh cilantro for garnish

Preparation Time:

• Prep: ⏱️ 15 minutes
• Cooking: ⏱️ 40 minutes
• Total: ⏱️ 55 minutes

Instructions:

1. Cook the chicken:
   🧈 Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté the vegetables:
   🧄 Step 2: In the same pot, sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for 4-5 minutes until softened.
3. Add the sweet potatoes and seasonings:
   🥔 Step 3: Add the sweet potatoes, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir to combine.
4. Add stock and simmer:
   🍲 Step 4: Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes and vegetables are tender.
5. Add chicken and lemon juice:
   🍗 Step 5: Stir the cooked chicken back into the pot and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the chicken is heated through. Stir in the lemon juice and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
6. Serve:
   🍵 Step 6: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Sweet and Savory!

This soup is sweet, savory, and loaded with nutrients. Serve it with a slice of whole-grain bread for a comforting and satisfying meal.