Description
A comforting and nutritious chicken soup that’s perfect for healing, packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound chicken breast or thighs
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup rice or quinoa (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it using two forks, then return it to the pot.
- Add rice or quinoa if using, and cook until tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing the soup is also an option for longer storage.
- Feel free to add other vegetables for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg