Healthy Chicken Soup: Easy Comfort Food for Any Day
A warm and comforting healthy chicken soup that is easy to prepare and perfect for any day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add garlic, onion, carrots, and celery, sauté until soft.
- Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- This recipe can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams