Easy Chicken & Veggie Soup

Flavourful, comforting, good for the soul & good for your guts too! 

Chicken soup is all about soothing and nourishing the gut, it’s super easy to prepare (as in whack everything into a pot and simmer - easy) and it's loaded up with veggies that are easy to digest and promote a healthy inner ecosystem. Ginger, turmeric, garlic also give this soup an anti-inflammatory boost and aid in supporting the immune system. A perfect meal to get into your belly if you're fighting a cold, flu, or just run down.

Prep 10 min  | Cook 30 minutes | Serves 4

Recipe By: Jordan Pie | @jordiepieface

Ingredients:

•     400-500g leftover roast chicken - roughly chopped or shredded (use whole chicken     but cooking time will be 4-6 hours in a slow cooker)
•     1-2 Tbsp Gevity Rx Bone Broth Body Glue  Lemon & Herb
•     2 cups filtered water
•     150g green beans - topped and tailed and chopped in half
•     1 zucchini - sliced into half moons
•     ¼ cauliflower - roughly chopped
•     1 chilli - finely diced (optional)
•     1 knob of ginger - grated
•     2-4 garlic cloves - finely diced
•     1 shallot - finely sliced
•     2 leeks - finely sliced
•     Salt and pepper to taste
•     1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
•     1 Tbsp dried or fresh rosemary
•     2 Tbsp chopped parsley
•     Lemon juice to squeeze over the top (optional)
•     Optional Add Ins; diced carrot, broccoli florets, diced sweet potato

Method

1.   Chop all of your chosen veggies, chilli, herbs, garlic and ginger, then add them to a large saucepan
2.   Pour filtered water over the veggies until they’re just covered and bring to a simmer for 5-10 minutes
3.   Add all the remaining ingredients and simmer everything until the veggies are cooked to your liking
4.   Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning/ flavours to your own taste buds.
5.   When it’s ready, serve with fresh herbs to garnish, and extra squeeze or two of lemon juice (if desired)