Description
A warm and comforting Chicken Vegetable Soup packed with tender chicken and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., green beans, peas, corn)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5-6 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, mixed vegetables, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary; serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
Make ahead for better flavor; can be customized with different proteins or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken soup, vegetable soup, comfort food, homemade soup, healthy soup