Minstrel Soup
Ingredients
- Spices: 1 Bay Leaf, ½
Teaspoon Thyme, ¼ Teaspoon Oregano, ½ Teaspoon Dried Parsley,
Salt & Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 6 Chicken Legs
- 4-6 Chicken Bullion Cubes
- ½ Cup Shell, Spiral,
or Elbow Macaroni
- ½ Eggplant, Cubed
- 1 Can Whole Tomatoes
- 1 Small Chopped Onion
- ½ Finely Chopped
Bell Pepper – Any Color
- 3 Tablespoons Pearled
Barley
- 1 Small Bag Baby Carrots
- 3 Potatoes, Peeled &
Cut Into Chunks
- Water to Cover Chicken
Legs Whilst Boiling
Boil chicken legs, bay
leaf & pearled barley over medium heat for 20 minutes, either covered or
uncovered. Allow 2-3 inches of water above chicken for cooking. Add more water as soup cooks.
Always allow 2 to 3 inches
of liquid above the chicken mixture.
Remove chicken & bone
while barley continues to cook.
Return boned chicken to pot.
Add
bullion, garlic, chopped onion, oregano, thyme, baby carrots, bell pepper, salt
& pepper. Cook 10 more minutes. Add potatoes & cook 10 more
minutes. Add undrained tomatoes, macaroni & cubed eggplant & continue
to cook for about 15 more minutes.
Remember to add water as needed.
Serves 6 for about
200 calories per serving
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