There is no replacement for the great taste of homemade chicken soup; it is full of flavor and nutrition. Chicken soup makes perfect dinner during the cold nights.

INGREDIENTS:

3 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ cup each of diced onion, carrots, potatoes and turnips

½ cup each of celery and parsnips thinly sliced

1 clove of garlic

½ cup green peas

½ cup of cooked pasta 

1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves 

Grated Parmesan cheese (optional) 

About 2 quart of chicken stock

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

STEPS:

In deep pan over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil add the onion and cook for about 5 minute or until translucent. Add all the vegetable but the green peas and cook for about 10 minutes stirring constantly.

Add the vegetable stock, cook slowly for about 30 minutes, before the vegetables are completely tender add the green peas and the cooked pasta and cook for 5 more minutes.

Add more chicken stock if needed, and season with salt and freshly ground pepper.

Top with shredded poached chicken from the chicken stock.

Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.

Serve warm with country bread.