Description
Hearty Chicken Vegetable Soup is a nourishing, comforting soup made with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful broth. It’s a wholesome, balanced meal ideal for chilly days or anytime you need something satisfying and cozy.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
- 1 cup peas or corn
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add diced potatoes and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.
- Add green beans and peas or corn. Simmer for another 5–7 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf. Adjust seasoning if needed and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to reduce prep time.Swap potatoes with rice or pasta for a variation.Add chili flakes or hot sauce for a spicier version.Use seasonal vegetables like kale, zucchini, or bell peppers.For a creamier texture, mash some of the potatoes or stir in a splash of cream or coconut milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
