weeknight
cooking
CHICKEN–DILL PICKLE SOUP
ACTIVE: 30 min l TOTAL: 40 min l SERVES: 4
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups ½-inch cubes sourdough bread (about 2 slices)
1 leek (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced
7 cloves garlic, minced
2 russet potatoes (about 1 pound), cut into ½-inch pieces
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1¼ cups diced dill pickles (about 3),
plus 1 to 2 tablespoons brine
2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken, skin discarded
(about 10 ounces)
½ cup chopped fresh dill
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Sour cream, for topping
- Preheat the oven to 375 ̊. Microwave 3 tablespoons butter
in a microwave-safe bowl until melted, about 1 minute. Toss
with the bread cubes on a baking sheet; spread in a single layer.
Bake, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. - Meanwhile, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in
a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the leek and cook,
stirring, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and
cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the potatoes, chicken
broth, 1 cup pickles and 2 cups water; cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the potatoes
are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the chicken and cook until
heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. - Stir the dill and 1 tablespoon pickle brine into the soup;
season with salt and pepper. Add more pickle brine to taste.
Divide the soup among bowls and top with the croutons, the
remaining ¼ cup pickles and sour cream.
Per serving: Calories 490; Fat 30 g (Saturated 15 g); Cholesterol 84 mg;
Sodium 947 mg; Carbohydrate 44 g; Fiber 3 g; Sugars 4 g; Protein 23 g
LOW-
CALORIE
DINNER
CAESAR SALAD TURKEY BURGERS
ACTIVE: 35 min l TOTAL: 35 min l SERVES: 4
1½ pounds ground turkey (93% lean)
⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dijon mustard, plus more for spreading
½ small red onion, grated on the large holes of a box grater
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest,
plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small clove garlic, finely grated
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus ¼ cup shaved parmesan
Vegetable oil, for the grill
4 sesame hamburger buns, split
1 small romaine lettuce heart, sliced
Watermelon slices and potato chips, for serving
- Preheat a grill to medium high. Gently mix the turkey, 1 tablespoon
mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons
mustard, the red onion, lemon zest, ¾ teaspoon salt and a few
grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Form into four ½-inch-thick patties
and place on a plate. Freeze until slightly firmer, 10 to 15 minutes. - Meanwhile, combine the lemon juice and grated garlic in a small
bowl; let sit 5 minutes. Whisk in the remaining ⅓ cup mayonnaise,
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon mustard, the grated
parmesan, a pinch of salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. - Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the turkey patties until cooked
through but still juicy, about 4 minutes per side. Toast the buns
on the grill, about 1 minute. - Toss 3 tablespoons of the dressing with the romaine and
shaved parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Serve the burgers
on the buns and top with mustard, the salad and the remaining
dressing. Serve with watermelon and potato chips.
Per serving: Calories 640; Fat 37 g (Saturated 9 g); Cholesterol 152 mg;
Sodium 1,322 mg; Carbohydrate 31 g; Fiber 3 g; Sugars 5 g; Protein 39 g
78 FOOD NETWORK MAGAZINE ●JULY/AUGUST 2020
LEFT TO RIGHT, PHOTO: ANDREW PURCELL; FOOD STYLING: CARRIE PURCELL. PHOTO: RYAN DAUSCH; FOOD STYLING: JAMIE KIMM.