A hearty bowl of goodness: Chicken, Cavolo Nero & Chunky Vegetable Soup

Hello! I’d like to share one of my favourite soups: Chicken, Cavolo Nero & Chunky Vegetable Soup. It’s hearty, nourishing, and perfect for highlighting the rich flavour of our free-range chicken from Copas Farm Shop. This is the kind of soup that fills the kitchen with inviting aromas and leaves you feeling cosy, especially on chilly days.

Ingredients (serves 4–6)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 onion, roughly chopped

• 2 carrots, cut into chunks

• 2 sticks celery, chopped

• 2 potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 1.2 litres chicken stock (homemade or good-quality shop-bought)

• 200 g cavolo nero, chopped

• 250–300 g cooked free-range chicken, shredded (breast or thigh)

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, or a few sprigs of fresh thyme

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Warm the olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

2. Add the potatoes and thyme, then pour in the stock. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

3. Stir in the cavolo nero and shredded chicken. Simmer for another 5–7 minutes, until the greens have wilted and the chicken is heated through.

4. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

5. Serve straight away, ideally with a slice of crusty bread or a buttered roll for a truly comforting meal.

Why I love this soup

• It’s simple, yet full of flavour. The free-range chicken is tender, juicy, and naturally tasty.

• The chunky vegetables make it satisfying and wholesome.

• Cavolo nero adds a lovely earthy taste and vibrant colour that balances the richness of the chicken.

Extra tips

• Use whatever root vegetables you have to hand—parsnips or swede work particularly well.

• For a thicker texture, mash a few of the potatoes against the side of the pan.

• Leftovers often taste even better the next day, making this a great soup to batch-cook.

This is a proper, comforting soup that really lets the ingredients shine. Cooking with free-range chicken from Copas Farm Shop makes all the difference, you can taste the care and quality in every mouthful.

At Copas Farm Shop, we’re proud to stock a wide selection of The Thoughtful Producer’s frozen free-range chicken, from whole birds to breast fillets, legs, and wings. The full flavour and golden, crisp skin you enjoy at the table come not just from careful cooking, but from the way the chickens are raised. The Thoughtful Producer’s birds roam freely across open meadows, grow slowly and healthily, and enjoy plenty of space and fresh air. It’s a hands-on, traditional approach that takes time, but the results speak for themselves. Explore our full range of free-range poultry online today.