Comfort Chicken Soup

Comfort Chicken Soup

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Season the chicken thighs generously with salt. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium high and sear the thighs until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Move them to a plate and let them rest while you build the soup.

2. 2

   Lower the heat to medium and add the butter. Once it melts, add the diced onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic powder, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper and cook until fragrant, about a minute.

3. 3

   Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes. It will look dry and pasty. That’s exactly right.

4. 4

   Pour in the chicken broth, whisking so it stays smooth. Add the potatoes and any juices from the chicken plate and bring it up to a simmer.

5. 5

   Simmer uncovered until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. While they cook, chop the rested chicken into bite size pieces.

6. 6

   Turn the heat to low. Add the chicken back in along with the cream and Parmesan and warm through gently, about 3 minutes. Do not let it boil.

7. 7

   Add the spinach a handful at a time and stir until wilted, about a minute. Taste, adjust the salt, and serve.