Description
Healthy Chicken Soup is a nourishing and comforting dish, perfect for chilly days or when you need a health boost. This hearty recipe features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmered to perfection, creating a warm bowl of goodness that nourishes both body and soul. With customizable ingredients, it’s ideal for meal prep and will surely become a family favorite. Enjoy this delightful soup that warms you from the inside out!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add carrots, celery, and chicken breasts; stir well.
- Pour in chicken broth until ingredients are covered (approximately 4 cups) and add bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it using two forks, then return it to the pot along with fresh herbs. Stir before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg