Healthy Chicken Soup: The Best Comfort Food for Any Day
A delicious and healthy chicken soup that serves as the perfect comfort food for any day of the week.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups diced vegetables (carrots, celery, onion)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced vegetables and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add chicken breasts, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Healthy Chicken Soup, Comfort Food, Chicken Recipes