Description
Cozy up with a bowl of this healthy chicken soup, the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. Packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, each spoonful delivers warmth and nourishment. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, this simple recipe will fill your kitchen with inviting scents that remind you of home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- 10 whole peppercorns
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop garlic, carrots, celery, and onion.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent.
- Add the diced chicken and minced garlic; pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in carrots, celery, thyme, and peppercorns; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Add lemon juice just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg