Description

Warm up with a bowl of Healthy Homemade Chicken Soup, where tender chicken meets vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs. This comforting soup is perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather. Easy to prepare and loaded with nutrients, it’s a meal that brings families together, filling your home with delightful scents and cozy memories.

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
2 large carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 large onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp dried thyme
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (optional), chopped for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients: Wash and chop the carrots, celery, onions, and mince the garlic.
Cook the chicken: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and cook chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each side).
Add aromatics: Stir in diced onions and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (3-4 minutes).
Add vegetables: Mix in chopped carrots, celery, and dried thyme; stir for about 2 minutes.
Pour in broth: Add chicken broth while scraping any browned bits from the pot. Bring to a gentle boil.
Simmer: Add bay leaves and reduce heat to low. Let simmer uncovered for at least 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Finish up: Remove chicken from the pot, shred it with two forks, return to soup, season with salt and pepper before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 230
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Customize your soup by adding spinach or other seasonal veggies. A splash of lemon juice can brighten flavors. For extra richness, use bone-in chicken instead of boneless.