Description
A comforting and nutritious Hearty Chicken Vegetable Soup packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and flavorful herbs. Perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add sliced carrots, celery, zucchini, potato, and green beans to the pot. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine.
Add shredded cooked chicken, dried thyme, dried parsley, dried rosemary, black pepper, salt, and bay leaf.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot and enjoy your hearty chicken vegetable soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes