Description
Warm up your evenings with this cozy healthy chicken soup, a comforting blend of tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and fragrant herbs. Perfect for family gatherings or a quiet night in, this recipe is simple to make and sure to please everyone at the table. Each spoonful envelops you in warmth, making it the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add diced chicken breasts, carrots, and celery. Stir occasionally until chicken is cooked on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Add thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Remove cooked chicken to shred with two forks before returning it to the pot.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg