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"A bowl of soup with carrots chicken, corn, potatoes, cabbage"

Simple Chicken Drumstick Soup

Enjoy this hearty and flavorful drumstick soup!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp ginger powder
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp complete seasoning
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 7-8 cups water
  • 5 drumsticks
  • 2 cups cabbage shredded
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 potatoes diced
  • 1 cup sweet potatoes diced
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni bow tie or rigatoni

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Drumsticks:
  • Rinse the drumsticks thoroughly under cold water and lemon, and pat them dry with paper towels.
  • Season the drumsticks with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Sauté Aromatics:
  • Heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat in a large soup pot.
  • Add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
  • Create Flavor Base:
  • Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and ginger powder. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the complete seasoning, curry powder, tomato paste, and dried parsley. Mix well to create a flavorful base.
  • Add Drumsticks and Water
  • Add drumsticks to the pot and saute with veggies for another 5 minutes.
  • Pour 7-8 cups of water into the pot, stirring to combine with the flavor base.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Incorporate Vegetables:
  • Add the shredded cabbage, sliced carrots, and potatoes. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes. Add diced sweet potatoes to the pot. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Cook Macaroni:
  • Add elbow macaroni (or your pasta of choice) to the pot at the same time you would add your diced sweet potatoes. Stir well to combine. Simmer on low for 5 minutes or until the pasta and veggies are tender.
  • Combine and Serve:
  • Adjust the seasoning if necessary and let the soup simmer for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve Hot:
  • Ladle the drumstick soup into bowls and serve hot.
  • Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese before serving.