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Soup in the Summer? Heck yea!
Soup is not just for winter my friends. A good soup can be enjoyed all.year.long. So why not take advantage of the farmer's market bounty of fresh vegetables! That's just what I did last weekend.
My girlfriend and I went to check out the Farmer's Market held in Calabasas. Of course we picked the hottest weekend to go, and even though we went early it was smoldering hot at 9am! Not to be deterred we plunged in among the sea of stands where local farmers were selling the best fresh fruits and vegetables. Armed with a large shopping bag I intended to get a variety of fresh summer veggies to make a wonderful soup that evening. Boy did I hit the jackpot!
Just look at this bounty! I couldn't resist the tempting fruit as well, and totally overloaded my bag. So bearing the heat and the crowd I would say this shopping spree was a huge success! I love the variety of items at the Calabasas Farmer's Market, so if you are in the area on a Saturday morning, put this on your list.
My Farmers Market Bounty Summer Vegetable Soup with Chicken is all about fresh veggies, with a little chicken added for protein. 7 types of crisp, fresh from the farm, vegetables are the star of this dish! Cook them in a hearty chicken broth, laced with herbs, and add some tender roasted chicken and you have one healthy summer soup!
Why not take advantage of summer's fresh vegetables and make your family a healthy hearty dinner that's on the table in 45 minutes. Everyone will love the flavors and the freshness.
I'm also sharing with you a little trick to add extra flavor in the soup. It will taste as if the soup has been cooking all day. The secret is to add a little concentrated stock base such as this one. It gives you the boost that you need to create that long simmered flavor. Shhhh! don't tell anyone, they'll never know you weren't slaving away all day for this awesome soup!
Three cheers to the wonderful farmers that bring such fresh and delicious quality vegetables!!! It's so appreciated, and our tummys thank you too!
Enjoy!
Farmers Market Bounty Summer Vegetable Soup with Chicken
1 medium sweet onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 stalk celery, thinly sliced
2 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
Stir in the chicken meat, tomato, thyme, sage, and pepper. Heat through about 10 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls.
(This post contains affiliate links which may provide compensation without any increase in cost to you.)
Soup is not just for winter my friends. A good soup can be enjoyed all.year.long. So why not take advantage of the farmer's market bounty of fresh vegetables! That's just what I did last weekend.
My girlfriend and I went to check out the Farmer's Market held in Calabasas. Of course we picked the hottest weekend to go, and even though we went early it was smoldering hot at 9am! Not to be deterred we plunged in among the sea of stands where local farmers were selling the best fresh fruits and vegetables. Armed with a large shopping bag I intended to get a variety of fresh summer veggies to make a wonderful soup that evening. Boy did I hit the jackpot!
FARMERS MARKET BOUNTY SUMMER VEGETABLE SOUP WITH CHICKEN
Just look at this bounty! I couldn't resist the tempting fruit as well, and totally overloaded my bag. So bearing the heat and the crowd I would say this shopping spree was a huge success! I love the variety of items at the Calabasas Farmer's Market, so if you are in the area on a Saturday morning, put this on your list.
My Farmers Market Bounty Summer Vegetable Soup with Chicken is all about fresh veggies, with a little chicken added for protein. 7 types of crisp, fresh from the farm, vegetables are the star of this dish! Cook them in a hearty chicken broth, laced with herbs, and add some tender roasted chicken and you have one healthy summer soup!
Why not take advantage of summer's fresh vegetables and make your family a healthy hearty dinner that's on the table in 45 minutes. Everyone will love the flavors and the freshness.
I'm also sharing with you a little trick to add extra flavor in the soup. It will taste as if the soup has been cooking all day. The secret is to add a little concentrated stock base such as this one. It gives you the boost that you need to create that long simmered flavor. Shhhh! don't tell anyone, they'll never know you weren't slaving away all day for this awesome soup!
Three cheers to the wonderful farmers that bring such fresh and delicious quality vegetables!!! It's so appreciated, and our tummys thank you too!
Enjoy!
Farmers Market Bounty Summer Vegetable Soup with Chicken
1 medium sweet onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 stalk celery, thinly sliced
2 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 - 1 1/2 tsp chicken stock (such as Knorr Chicken Homestyle Stock)
1/2 lb. 2-inch-diameter red potatoes, quartered
1/2 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
1 yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise, and cut into thick slices
1/2 lb. 2-inch-diameter red potatoes, quartered
1/2 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
1 yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise, and cut into thick slices
1 zucchini, halved lengthwise, and cut into thick slices
2 cups coarsely shredded cooked fresh chicken meat (light and/or dark meat)
1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon ground sage
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
In a Dutch oven or large stock pan cook onion and celery in hot oil over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add garlic and cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add broth and water and bring to a boil. Add potatoes, beans, and squashes. Return to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
2 cups coarsely shredded cooked fresh chicken meat (light and/or dark meat)
1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon ground sage
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
In a Dutch oven or large stock pan cook onion and celery in hot oil over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add garlic and cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add broth and water and bring to a boil. Add potatoes, beans, and squashes. Return to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in the chicken meat, tomato, thyme, sage, and pepper. Heat through about 10 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls.
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