Description
Cozy up with a bowl of this Healthy Chicken Soup, the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. Bursting with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, each spoonful delivers warmth and nourishment. Perfect for family gatherings or a quiet evening at home, this delightful soup is a hug in a bowl that brings people together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic, chicken breasts, diced carrots, and celery; stir occasionally until chicken is white on all sides.
- Pour in chicken broth to cover ingredients. Bring to a gentle boil and scrape any bits off the bottom.
- Season with thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Lower heat and simmer for about 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken to shred with two forks; return it to the pot along with lemon juice. Stir well.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg