Tomato soup with beans and chicken
Description
A hearty first course. This tasty and filling tomato soup is very easy and quick to prepare if you make chicken broth in advance and soak the beans beforehand. There are no difficulties in this recipe, so anyone, even an inexperienced cook, can handle it. You can substitute tomato paste with chopped tomatoes or tomato juice. Serve with fresh herbs and sour cream.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making the soup.
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Step 2
Rinse the beans and cover with cold boiled water. Let them soak for several hours, or preferably overnight.
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Step 3
Boil chicken broth. Wash the chicken drumsticks or other meaty parts of the chicken and place them in a pot. Pour in water, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
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Step 4
Place the soaked beans into a pot with chicken broth. Bring to a boil, skim off the foam, and cook the beans over medium heat until partially done.
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Step 5
While the beans are boiling, chop the carrots and onion and place them in a frying pan.
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Step 6
Pour in the sunflower oil and sauté the vegetables over medium heat for 8–10 minutes.
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Step 7
Then add the carrots and onions to the pot.
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Step 8
Cut the potatoes into cubes and add them to the soup as well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until all ingredients are done.
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Step 9
Five minutes before the end of cooking, add tomato paste and minced garlic to the soup. Add boiled chicken to the soup.
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Step 10
Chop parsley or dill and add to the soup.
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Step 11
The tomato soup with beans and chicken is ready. Serve for lunch with croutons, toast, or fresh bread.