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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion, chopped
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1 (8 ounce) package sliced cremini mushrooms
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2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
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2 carrots, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)
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1 dried bay leaf
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2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
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8 cups unsalted chicken broth
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
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2 cups chopped stemmed lacinato kale
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Directions
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Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, mushrooms, celery and carrots; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to brown slightly, about 6 minutes. Stir in garlic, sage, cayenne (if using) and bay leaf; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in chicken, broth, salt and pepper.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, undisturbed, until the chicken is fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, stir kale into the soup; return to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer, undisturbed, until the kale is tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Remove and discard bones from the chicken; shred the chicken. Stir lemon juice and the shredded chicken into the soup.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
260 | Calories |
12g | Fat |
11g | Carbs |
27g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Serving Size about 2 cups | |
Calories 260 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 27g | 54% |
Total Fat 12g | 15% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
Cholesterol 115mg | 38% |
Vitamin A 4100IU | 82% |
Sodium 483mg | 21% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.