Melt some cooking fat in a large saucepan placed over medium-high heat.
Cooking fat
Add the chicken and garlic and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
2 chicken breasts
Add the carrots, celery, and leek, and cook for another 4 minutes.
2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, 1 leek
Incorporate all the remaining ingredients, season to taste, and give everything a good stir.
2 sweet potatoes, 3 cups shredded cabbage, 1 cup rutabaga, 8 cups chicken stock, 2 garlic cloves
Cover the soup and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.