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Bowl of hearty chicken soup recipe with shredded chicken, carrots, celery, and fresh herbs.

Chicken Soup

A simple and comforting chicken soup recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add chicken breast, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.
  7. Simmer for another 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.

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