Description
Chicken and Vegetable Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish perfect for chilly evenings. This delightful soup combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, savory broth that warms your soul with every spoonful. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it also allows for customization based on what you have on hand, making it ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 celery stalks, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping the vegetables and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté diced onions until translucent (3-5 minutes), then add garlic until fragrant.
- Add carrots and celery; cook until slightly softened (about 5 minutes).
- Toss in chicken breasts along with thyme and bay leaves. Pour in chicken broth to cover (approximately 6 cups) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the pot, shred into bite-sized pieces, return to the pot. Season as desired and simmer for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg