Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and the onion turns translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Push the vegetables to the side of the pot. Add the diced chicken in a single layer and cook until the pieces lose their pink edges, about 4 to 6 minutes. Stir so the chicken cooks evenly.
- Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and bring the pot up to a gentle simmer.
- Sprinkle in the thyme, crushed rosemary, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Simmer gently so the flavors meld. Taste as it cooks and adjust seasoning later.
- Stir in the spinach or kale. Continue simmering for 10 minutes until the greens are tender and the soup is heated through.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Notes
Use bone-in chicken with the bones removed after cooking for extra depth if you have time. For a quicker version, pre-cut vegetables from the produce section speed things up. If using kale, massage it with a pinch of salt before adding to soften it faster.
