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Portuguese Chicken Soup II

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"Elegant. Garnish with a slice of lemon and a mint leaf."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

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Ingredients

  • 1 whole bone-in chicken breast, with skin
  • 1 onion, cut into thin wedges
  • 4 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 sprig fresh mint
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1/3 cup thin egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, simmer chicken breast in stock with the onion, parsley, lemon zest, and mint sprig until done, about 35 minutes.
  2. Remove the breast, cool, then strip off the meat and cut into a julienne.
  3. Strain the broth, return to the pot, and bring to a boil. Add pasta and chopped mint. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Heat until the pasta is cooked al dente.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and chicken julienne. Ladle into soup plates and top with lemon slice and mint leaf.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 159 | Total Fat: 7.1g | Cholesterol: 49mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2005 by REXICANA   view full review
We loved it. We used 4 T of lemon juice (not listed in ingredients, but it is in recipe w/o...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2008 by Caroline C   view full review
The only changes I made were to briefly sear the chicken (I used skinless boneless breasts) in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2010 by shawna954   view full review
I've made this soup 4 times now. Its amazing and simple. I made a few changes this most recent...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2011 by cynthia   view full review
Great, simple chicken soup. The lemon is an unexpected surprise.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2008 by CafeYork   view full review
Very unique chicken noodle soup, great if you are in the mood for something a little sour and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2010 by Busymommy   view full review
Before I added the noodles, it was exactly like the soup I eat and LOVE at the Japanese...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by brulesrules   view full review
Delicious.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2010 by jss   view full review
Taste was great, family really enjoyed.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by Detria   view full review
This recipe is a winner! super easy to make and super tasty. I used whole wheat egg noodles...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2009 by HOUSETOPVIEW Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The lemon and mint are a nice twist to a comfort classic. I served with a crispy baguette....

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