Description
The ultimate comfort food, this Homemade Chicken Soup is nourishing, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 poached chicken breasts, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1 cup peas
- 2 cups kale or spinach
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and golden.
- Toss in the diced carrots, celery, and green beans. Let them cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bringing everything to a gentle simmer.
- Season the mixture with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Fold in the shredded chicken, peas, and kale. Cook until the vegetables are tender and the soup is heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients based on your preferences and enjoy with crusty bread or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg