Easy and Healthy Homemade Chicken Soup
A warm and nourishing chicken soup filled with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, poached and shredded Poach the chicken for tenderness.
- 4 cups chicken broth Use low-sodium broth if preferred.
- 2 pieces carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 piece onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- to taste Salt and pepper Adjust according to your taste.
- for garnish Fresh parsley Adds flavor and color.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic on medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the diced carrots, celery, and green beans to the pot, cooking them for a few minutes until they start to soften.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring everything to a boil.
- Gently stir in the shredded poached chicken, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Lower the heat and let the soup simmer for 20-30 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
This soup keeps well in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Prep veggies ahead of time for quick cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g
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