Everything Soup

D&D 2024 recipe: Everything Soup. Source: Heroes' Feast. recipe type Halfling, serves 6, diet Vegan Ingredients 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped Kosher salt 1 large yellow onion, chopped 3 rainbow carrots, peeled and diagonally cut into 0.75-inch slices 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 0.75-inch pieces 2 large bay leaves 1.5 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme, or 0.75 teaspoon dried 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 Yukon gold potato (about 6 ounces), peeled and cut into 0.75-inch cubes 4 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 small leek, white and light green parts, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced, rinsed thoroughly, and drained 0.75 cup frozen corn kernels 1.5 cups (8 ounces) bite-size or shredded skinless pieces of home-cooked or rotisserie chicken Freshly ground black pepper Instructions In a small skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter. Add the rosemary, garlic, and a tiny pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and set the skillet aside for the butter to infuse. In a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Add the onion, carrots, red pepper, bay leaves, thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Adjust the heat to medium-low, cover, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have released their juices, about 8 minutes. Add the broth and potato, adjust the heat to medium-high, and bring the liquid to a simmer. Adjust the heat to very low, cover, and simmer until the potato is barely tender, about 5 minutes. Add the green beans, adjust the heat to medium-high, and return the liquid to a simmer. Adjust the heat to very low, cover, and simmer until the green beans are barely tender, about 3 minutes more. Add the leek, corn, chicken, ¾ teaspoon salt, and a few grinds o...