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Bowl of hearty chicken veggie soup with fresh vegetables and herbs

Hearty Chicken Veggie Soup

A wholesome and comforting soup made with tender chicken, a variety of vegetables, and fragrant herbs, all ready in about 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced Bite-sized
  • 4 cups chicken broth Low-sodium if preferred
  • 2 cups carrots, sliced
  • 2 cups celery, sliced
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cups spinach or kale, chopped Stems removed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme Or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped
  • 1 tsp crushed rosemary
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • Olive oil for sautéing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and bring the pot up to a gentle simmer.
  5. 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.
  6. Stir in the spinach or kale. Continue simmering for 10 minutes until the greens are tender and the soup is heated through.
  7. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

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.

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