Description
Cozy up with this delightful healthy chicken soup, the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. Packed with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and aromatic herbs, each bowl delivers warmth and flavor. Whether you’re nourishing your body during cold weather or simply enjoying a hearty meal, this soup is sure to create cherished memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping vegetables and cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken pieces along with carrots and celery; sauté until the chicken is golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and add thyme leaves and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg