Not Your Mother's Chicken Soup

By zorro623

Ingredients

• whole bone-in skinless chicken legs (or prepared chicken - see note under 'description' heading)
• 4 c fat-free chicken broth
• 2 c water
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 1 lg leek, white part and some of the green, rinsed and cut into 1/2" slices
• 1 lg sweet potato (12 oz), peeled and cut into lg chunks
• 6 c packed torn spinach
• 1 lg tomato, cut into 1/2" chunks
• 1/4 - 1 tsp hot pepper sauce

Preparation

Step 1

1. Divide the chicken legs into thigh and drumstick portions. Remove and discard any visible fat.

2. Place the chicken in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add the broth, water, garlic, ginger, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, skimming the surface occasionally.

3. Stir in the carrots, leek, and sweet potato. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through.

4. Add the spinach and tomato, and cook for 5 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted and the tomato is heated through. Add the hot-pepper sauce to taste. Makes 4 servings