Description
A comforting homemade chicken soup that blends tender poached chicken with flavorful vegetables and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 poached chicken breasts, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups winter vegetables (e.g., potatoes, peas)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery, cooking until softened—about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary, letting the flavors meld for a minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the poached chicken and your choice of winter vegetables.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for about 20-30 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley for an extra pop of color and flavor.
Notes
Feel free to substitute any vegetables based on what you have available. Homemade broth enhances the flavor significantly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken soup, comfort food, homemade soup, easy recipes