Description
This easy roast chicken soup is a comforting and nutritious dish made using a soup maker for effortless preparation. Packed with vegetables, tender shredded leftover roast chicken, and finished with creamy Greek yogurt and a hint of lemon, it’s perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- ½ tbsp thyme leaves, roughly chopped
- 100g frozen peas
Liquids and Dairy
- 700ml chicken stock
- 1½ tbsp Greek yogurt
Protein
- 150g leftover roast chicken, shredded and skin removed
Seasonings
- ½ small garlic clove, crushed
- squeeze lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop the onion and large carrot into small pieces. Roughly chop the thyme leaves. Ensure the leftover roast chicken is shredded and skin removed.
- Load the soup maker: Add the chopped onion, carrot, thyme, frozen peas, and chicken stock into the soup maker. Be careful not to fill above the maximum fill line to avoid overflow during cooking.
- Cook the soup: Select the ‘chunky soup’ function on the soup maker and start the cycle. This setting will gently cook and blend the ingredients while keeping some texture.
- Add shredded chicken: Once the soup maker cycle is complete, open the lid and stir in the shredded roast chicken. Close the lid and allow the soup to warm through for a few minutes.
- Prepare the yogurt dressing: While the soup warms, mix the Greek yogurt, crushed garlic, and a squeeze of lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Season and serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed. Pour the soup into bowls and stir in a spoonful of the yogurt mixture. Serve immediately for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Notes
- Using leftover roast chicken makes this recipe quick and reduces food waste.
- If you don’t have a soup maker, you can cook the ingredients on the stovetop and blend partially for a chunky texture.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and lemon juice in the yogurt dressing to suit your taste preferences.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute the Greek yogurt with a non-dairy alternative.
- Make sure not to overfill the soup maker to prevent spills or damage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: roast chicken soup, easy soup, soup maker recipe, leftover chicken recipe, healthy soup, Greek yogurt soup
