Description
A warm and comforting homemade chicken and vegetable soup recipe that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, green beans, corn)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add chicken breasts, broth, thyme, and basil; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Add mixed vegetables and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then stir in parsley before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and frozen.
- Feel free to swap in any vegetables you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg