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Old September 23rd, 2005, 10:33 AM
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Default Chinese Chicken and Potato Soup

Chinese Chicken and Potato Soup


Dark meat chicken is used in this root vegetable soup with lots of garlic.

Serves 3 to 4 servings

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 105 minutes

Calories: 189.80
Total Fat: 2.67 g
Total Carbohydrate: 31.72 g
Protein: 9.73 g

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


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 to 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.

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