Serves 6-8
This hearty soup combines fresh vegetables, pesto, seared boneless thighs and flavorful Smart Chicken bone both making it both filling and nourishing.
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon butter
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless Smart Chicken thighs
1 cup onion, small dice
1 cup celery, diced
2 (16.9 oz) container Smart Chicken Garlic Rosemary Bone Broth
3 cups Potato, peeled and cubed
2 Bay leaves
2 TB Pesto
3 cups kale, deveined and chopped into small pieces
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Shaved parmesan cheese to garnish
Directions
Warm butter and olive oil over medium heat in a stockpot or Dutch oven. When oil is hot, add chicken and sear on both sides. Once chicken is seared, remove from pan and set aside. Once chicken has been removed, immediately add onion and celery and saute until onions are translucent. Add more oil if needed. When onions are fully cooked, deglaze pan with bone broth. Add potatoes, bay leaves and chicken back to the pot and increase heat to a simmer. Cook until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F and potatoes are tender. Remove bay leaves and add pesto and kale. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper and serve. Garnish with fresh parmesan cheese if desired.