Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup Roasted red peppers
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1/2 cup Fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme)
- 1 Onion
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Lemon
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 cups Chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onions until caramelized.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the roasted red peppers and turmeric.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cook the chicken until fully cooked, then remove and shred.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Serve hot, drizzled with lemon juice.
Notes
For extra depth of flavor, consider adding a bay leaf while simmering. Use leftover roasted chicken for quicker preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg