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Gentle chicken and vegetable soup

A light, high-protein chicken and vegetable soup, written as an easy meal to prepare ahead and reheat around clinic appointments or busy days.

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min
Portions
6
  • Easy
  • Trying to conceive
  • Preparing for fertility treatment
  • High-protein
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Freezer-friendly
Gentle chicken and vegetable soup served and ready to eat

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Ingredients

For 6 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

  1. Step 1. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the leek, carrots and celery for 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2. Add the stock and thyme and bring to a simmer.
  3. Step 3. Add the diced chicken and simmer gently for 15–20 minutes until cooked through with no pink meat and juices run clear.
  4. Step 4. Stir in the peas and cook for a further 3 minutes.
  5. Step 5. Check the chicken is piping hot throughout before removing from the heat.
  6. Step 6. Season to taste and remove the thyme sprigs.
  7. Step 7. Cool quickly, then portion into containers for the fridge or freezer.
  8. Step 8. Reheat until piping hot throughout, checking the chicken is fully hot before serving.

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  • Contains: Celery

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