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Homemade Chicken Soup

A warm and comforting chicken soup that is delicious and packed with nutrients, perfect for cuddling up on a cold day or when you're feeling under the weather.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients

Chicken and Broth

  • 2 pieces poached chicken breasts, shredded You can use rotisserie chicken as a substitute.
  • 4 cups chicken broth Homemade broth enhances the flavor.

Vegetables

  • 2 pieces carrots, diced
  • 2 pieces celery stalks, diced
  • 1 pieces onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped
  • 1 cup peas

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust based on your taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Garnish

  • to taste fresh parsley, chopped Adds flavor and a pop of color.

Method

Preparation

  • In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
  • Add carrots, celery, and green beans, cooking for about 5 minutes.

Cooking

  • Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer.
  • Add the shredded chicken, peas, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  • Let it cook for about 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Serving

  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

This soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. It can also be frozen for longer storage. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave when ready to eat.
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