Healthy Dutch Kippensoep Recipe for Winter Nights

Introduction:

Winter can be a challenging time to stay healthy and nourished. Often we crave comfort foods that are high in calories and low in nutrients. That’s why I want to share my favorite healthy Dutch Kippensoep recipe with you. Kippensoep is a traditional Dutch chicken soup that is highly nutritious and incredibly delicious. As a bonus, this recipe is super easy to make and perfect for a winter night meal. Here are my cool tips and fun facts about this recipe:

• The word ‘Kippensoep’ comes from the Dutch words ‘kip’ which means chicken and ‘soep’ which means soup.
• Kippensoep is often served with a side of bread or crackers.
• This soup is rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, making it an excellent choice for a healthy winter meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken, cut up
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 8 cups of water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, add the chicken, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
2. Add water and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until chicken is cooked and falls off the bone.
4. Remove chicken from the pot and let cool for a few minutes.
5. Using a fork, remove chicken meat from the bones and shred into small pieces.
6. Add the shredded chicken back into the soup and simmer for another 30 minutes.
7. Remove bay leaves and serve hot with a side of bread or crackers.