Scottish Highland Chicken Soup

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Hearty and delicious Scottish Highland Chicken Soup
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Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 slice hearty thick white bread
4 fluid ounces milk
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts , cooked and minced
4 almonds , ground
2 eggs , hard boiled , yolks only
32 fluid ounces low sodium chicken broth
salt
white pepper
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 egg yolks
4 fluid ounces heavy cream
2 tablespoons finely diced cooked chicken

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
350
Sugar
4g
Fat
10g
Scottish Highland Chicken Soup is a hearty and delicious soup that's perfect for a cold winter day. This soup is made with chicken broth, minced chicken, ground almonds, and fresh lemon juice. It's also flavored with grated nutmeg and seasoned with salt and white pepper. The soup contains a slice of hearty bread that's soaked in milk, giving it a creamy and rich texture. The soup is garnished with finely diced cooked chicken and hard boiled egg yolks, which add protein and flavor. This soup is easy to make, and it's low in fat and high in protein, making it a healthy choice for a meal. It's also perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests.

Instructions

1.Soak the bread in the milk for 10 minutes, then squeeze out any excess milk and set aside.
2.In a large saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a simmer.
3.Add the minced chicken, ground almonds, and grated nutmeg to the broth and stir well.
4.In a small bowl, mash the hard boiled egg yolks with a fork and then add to the broth mixture.
5.Add the soaked bread to the soup and stir well.
6.Whisk together the egg yolks and heavy cream in a small bowl, then pour into the soup mixture and stir well.
7.Add salt and white pepper to taste and stir in the lemon juice.
8.Heat the soup over low heat until heated through (do not let it boil).
9.Garnish with finely diced cooked chicken and serve hot.

PROS

This soup is hearty and satisfying, perfect for a cool winter day.

It’s also low in fat and high in protein.

CONS

This soup does contain eggs and almonds, which can be allergenic for some people.

It also does require some preparation time to cook the chicken and hard boil the eggs.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is high in protein and low in fat, making it a healthy choice for a meal.
The almonds in this soup provide healthy fats and fiber, while the chicken adds lean protein.
It also contains vitamins and minerals, including iron and vitamin C.

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