gourmet chicken soup

Not all chicken soup is created equal. Can those store-bought brands and whip up a batch of your own. Infused with a host of fresh veggies, this homemade chicken soup is certain to bowl you over. Not just hearty but healthy as well.

Ingredients

1/2 (2 to 3 lb.) whole chicken 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped 1 medium head garlic, peeled 2 large onions, chopped 5 carrots, chopped 2 zucchini, chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed 1 packet chicken vegetable soup mix 1 tbsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. paprika 8 cups water 1/2 (750 millilitre) bottle white wine Salt and pepper to taste

Methods/steps

In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, combine chicken, parsnips, garlic, onions, carrots, zucchini, parsley, celery, potatoes, sweet potato, soup mix, oregano, paprika, water, wine, salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil 30 minutes, partially covered, and then reduce heat to low and simmer another 90 minutes.