Description
Hearty “chicken vegetable soup” delivers comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending tender chicken and garden-fresh vegetables. Warm spices and rich broth create a nourishing meal that welcomes you home with each comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or leftover)
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
- 1 cup baby spinach or kale (optional)
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of ½ lemon (for brightness)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel, creating a fragrant base for the soup’s foundation.
- Introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic, allowing them to release their aromatic essence while gently sweating in the heated oil.
- Incorporate sliced carrots and crisp celery, stirring continuously to ensure even caramelization and develop deep, rich flavor profiles.
- Fold in vibrant bell peppers, tender zucchini, and fresh green beans, letting the vegetables mingle and soften slightly.
- Pour in flavorful chicken broth, creating a liquid canvas that will transform the ingredients into a harmonious soup.
- Nestle diced chicken pieces into the simmering liquid, ensuring they are completely submerged and will cook evenly.
- Sprinkle dried herbs like thyme and rosemary across the surface, allowing them to infuse the soup with earthy, comforting notes.
- Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, covering the pot and letting the ingredients meld together for approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, ensuring a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, garnishing with fresh parsley for a bright, final touch.
Notes
- Choose bone-in chicken for extra richness and deeper flavor profile in your soup.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt content and customize seasoning according to personal preference.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or parsley during the last few minutes of cooking to boost aromatic intensity and brightness.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure all broth and ingredients are certified gluten-free and skip any potential wheat-based thickeners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg