Tuscan Style Chicken Soup Food

TUSCAN CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Lightly coat the bread with oil on both sides and place on a baking sheet. Bake until toasted and browned, about 10 minutes.
• Heat the butter and olive oil in a soup pot over a medium-high heat. When the butter has melted and the oil is hot, add the chicken, onion and garlic and cook until the onion starts to brown and the chicken is almost cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Add the tomato paste and stir until everything is well coated. Add the canned tomatoes, tomato puree, chicken broth, beans, honey and oregano. Season with salt and pepper, then stir well and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the flavors are combined, about 10 minutes.
• Tear the toasted bread into large chunks and place in the bottom of 8 soup bowls. Add the marinated artichoke hearts to the soup and stir to combine. Ladle the soup over the bread. Top each bowl with half a ball of burrata, an oregano sprig and a drizzle of olive oil.

TUSCAN STYLE CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and cook for 10 minutes on a low-medium heat, stirring occasionally until softened.
• Add the garlic and thyme and cook for a further 2 minutes. Add the celery, carrots and potatoes, stir, then add in the chicken stock, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
• Add in the drained cannellini beans and cook for a further 5 minutes
• Add the shredded chicken and heat through for 2-3 minutes, then add the kale. Stir and simmer for 1-2 minutes until the kale has wilted. Test and season with more salt and pepper if needed.
• Divide between four bowls, topped with fresh parsley, grated parmesan and a couple of sprigs of fresh thyme. Serve with some toasted granary bread.

TUSCAN CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Prep the ingredients. Chop the chicken into 1 inch chunks. Mince the garlic cloves. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
• In a stew pot or large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the chicken to the pot. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until seared.
• Add the sundried tomatoes, garlic, dried thyme, and smoked paprika to the pot. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
• Add a splash of the chicken stock to the pot and stir, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
• Add the rest of the stock and stir together. Increase the heat to boiling. Once soup reaches boiling, reduce the heat back to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.
• While soup cooks, prepare the kale leaves. Wash and remove the stems. Cut the leaves into bite sized pieces (about 1 inch) and discard the stems.
• After the soup has simmered for 10 minutes, add the heavy cream and the kale. Stir to combine. Simmer for 3 minutes, then turn off heat and plate.
• Season with salt and pepper as needed.

TUSCAN CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrot in oil until onion is tender. Add the broth, water, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in beans and pasta; return to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add escarole and chicken; heat through.

TUSCAN-STYLE CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, and onion and cook until softened.
• Add the garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the potatoes, chicken stock, and some salt and pepper. Raise the heat and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through.
• Add the beans and cook for about 5 minutes.
• Add the shredded chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the kale. Raise a heat a bit to make sure the pot is at a simmer. Cook for a few minutes until the kale is wilted. Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• To serve, top with grated parmesan cheese, a crusty piece of bread and fresh parsley or thyme based on your preference.
• Enjoy!

TUSCAN STYLE ROASTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Set up a grill for cooking with direct and indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only. Place a large cast-iron pan on the direct-heat side of the grill to preheat.
• Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Add a film of olive oil to the pan, followed by the chicken pieces, skin-side down. Allow the chicken to deeply brown, 4 to 5 minutes, then flip and add the garlic. Briefly sauté until fragrant, then deglaze with the vermouth. Scatter in the tomatoes, olives and oregano bundle. Add the chicken stock and season with salt and pepper. Move the pan to the indirect-heat side of the grill and close the lid. Allow to cook until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reads 160 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter. Discard the oregano bundle. Top with the basil and serve.

TUSCAN SOUP A LA OLIVE GARDEN

Steps:

• In some olive oil sauté the onion and garlic until transparent.
• Add water and chicken base or 2 quarts chicken broth.
• Add the potatoes (I like to use frozen hash browns that I always have on hand).
• Add the seasonings.
• Bring to boil. Cover with lid and simmer.
• Brown the sausage, breaking up into small pieces, and drain in a stainer.
• Wash the kale, remove the stems/rib. Slice across you can add fresh or thawed frozen spinach squeezed dry).
• Add the sausage and kale to your saucepan and cook until potatoes are tender.
• Add the can of evaporated milk and heat through.
• Check to see if you want to add any salt.
• Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy.:-).