Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this comforting Rustic Chicken Vegetable Soup. Bursting with savory chicken, fresh vegetables, and fragrant herbs, this dish is more than a meal—it’s a hug in a bowl. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, it’s easy to make and satisfying to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups chopped carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
- 2 cups chopped celery (about 3 stalks)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash and chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the base: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Cook chicken and garlic: Add chicken breasts and crushed garlic to the pot. Cook until the chicken is golden brown on all sides.
- Combine broth and vegetables: Pour in the chicken broth and add chopped carrots and celery. Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.
- Season and simmer: Sprinkle in thyme, salt, and pepper. Lower heat and let it simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Finishing touches: Stir in chopped parsley before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg