A little about this dish
This recipe takes a unique twist on traditional American soup by featuring fresh dill, a fragrant herb often underrated but very versatile with its fresh, citrusy flavor. It brings us back to the basics of American cooking while presenting opportunities for a delightful food-photo shoot!
Ingredients (for 2)
- Fresh dill — 1/4 cup — finely chopped
- Boneless chicken breast — 1 whole — cooked and shredded
- Carrot — 2 medium — diced
- Celery — 2 stalks — diced
- White onion — 1 medium — chopped
- Garlic — 2 cloves — minced
- Chicken stock — 3 cups
- Heavy cream — 1/2 cup
- Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
- Salt — to taste
- Black pepper — to taste
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🍲🥕🧅In a large soup pot, sauté the onions, celery, and carrots in olive oil until the onions become translucent.
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Step 2 — 🥘🧄⏲️Add the minced garlic to the pot and continue cooking for another 2 minutes.
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Step 3 — 🍲🍗🔥Pour the chicken stock into the pot and bring it to a boil. After, reduce the heat.
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Step 4 — 🍲🍗⏲️Add the shredded, cooked chicken to the pot and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
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Step 5 — 🥣🥛🥬Stir the heavy cream and fresh dill into the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and simmer for additional 5 minutes.
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Step 6 — 🍲🥬🍴Serve the soup hot, garnish each bowl with a sprig of fresh dill before serving.
A final fox tip
This dish may be simple, but it's brimming with comforting flavors and textures beautifully highlighted with a burst of freshness from the dill. If you wish, substitute cream with full fat coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative. Kids can help by picking the dill leaves off the stems!