Healthy Chicken Soup
This Healthy Chicken Soup melds simple pantry ingredients into a soothing bowl any night of the week, delivering a gentle swirl of golden broth and tender chicken in under 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Aromatics & Veggies
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 carrots sliced
- 3 celery stalks sliced
Soup Base & Chicken
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Aromatics & Veggies
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in carrots and celery; cook until veggies begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
Soup Base & Chicken
- Pour in chicken broth, bay leaf, and thyme; bring to a gentle boil.
- Add shredded chicken; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
Prep note: chopping the carrots uniformly ensures even cooking.
Cooking note: adding chicken last prevents dryness.
Storage note: flavors deepen after a day in the fridge.