Chicken Soup with Basil

4 servings

60 minutes

Chicken soup with basil is a delicate, aromatic dish that combines simplicity in preparation with rich flavor. Its roots trace back to European cuisine, where chicken soups are often associated with home comfort and care. Tender chicken fillet is cooked until soft, while vegetables add richness and balance to the soup. Noodles provide texture, and basil completes the composition with fresh, spicy notes. This soup is perfect for cold days or moments when you crave a light and nutritious meal. It warms the body and soul, and its mild taste makes it an excellent choice for the whole family.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 489.5
• Proteins: 38.2g
• Fats: 13.9g
• Carbohydrates: 51.6g

Ingredients

• Noodles: 250 g
• Chicken fillet: 500 g
• Potato: 2 pc
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Onion: 1 pc
• Butter: 2 tbsp
• Bay leaf: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Basil: 2 pc
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Wash the meat, place it in a pot, and pour water.

2. When the water boils, cook for 40 minutes on low heat, add salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

3. Cut the potatoes into cubes, grate the carrots, chop the onion.

4. Add potatoes to the broth, then after 10 minutes add carrots along with noodles.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 2 pieces
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Noodles: 250 g

5. Fry the onion in oil, add to the broth. Cook the soup until the potatoes and noodles are ready.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Butter: 2 tablespoons

6. Garnish the dish with basil before serving.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basil: 2 pieces