The Best Chicken Soup Recipe
Warm your soul with this delightful chicken soup recipe, brimming with tender chicken, colorful veggies, and aromatic herbs. Each spoonful delivers comfort and nostalgia, making it perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather. Easy to prepare and customizable, this soup is a delicious hug in a bowl that your whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh carrots, diced
- 2 cups celery stalks, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables and mince garlic.
- In a large pot, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add diced carrots and celery; cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- Introduce the chicken breasts and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Season with thyme and bay leaves; simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it with forks, then return to the pot. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg