Chinese Chicken and Potato Soup

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This is my all time favorite soup. It's very satisfying and easy to make. While I was home for the winter break this year, my grandmother finally taught me how to make it.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 55 mins
Servings:
3
Yield:
3 to 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 potatoes, cubed

  • 1 carrot, chopped

  • 1 turnip, chopped

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 chicken leg

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large pot over high heat, combine the potatoes, carrot, turnip, onion, garlic, chicken and water to cover. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Let soup simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Skim fat, if desired, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  2. Remove chicken leg from the soup and allow it cool. Remove the meat, returning it to the soup, and discard the skin and bones. Simmer for 30 to 45 more minutes, or longer, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

255 Calories
3g Fat
47g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 255
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 77mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 12g 23%
Vitamin C 56mg 62%
Calcium 66mg 5%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 1168mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.