Description
Warm your soul with this Best Chicken Soup recipe, a perfect blend of tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmered to perfection. Each bowl is a comforting hug that invites family and friends to gather. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s an ideal dish for chilly evenings or rainy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop the carrots, celery, and onion into small pieces.
- 2. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil. Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until golden brown and fragrant.
- 3. Add Vegetables: Stir in the chopped carrots and celery; cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- 4. Combine Chicken and Broth: Add the chicken breasts to the pot along with the chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil.
- 5. Let It Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- 6. Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and shred using two forks. Return it to the pot; adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg