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Chicken Soup for Summer Colds

Name: Chicken Soup for Summer Colds
Yield: YIELD — 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 medium leek, the whole thing thinly sliced; 1 1/2-2 pounds tomatillos (or tomatoes), husks removed, quartered or chopped; 1 large bunch kale or swiss chard, stems removed and leaves torn into bite-sized pieces (about 6 cups); 6–8 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 3 cups picked chicken meat or tofu, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2-3 cups basil, cilantro and/or parsley, torn; Crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce (optional)

If you’re looking for something to do with your leftover chicken and tomatoes, this soup is an excellent place to start.

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