Hearty Chicken and Garden Vegetable Soup
A comforting and nutritious soup packed with fresh vegetables and tender chicken, perfect for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (whole chicken)
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups carrots
- 2 cups celery
- 2 cups potatoes
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme (dried)
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped, fresh)
- 1 cup peas (frozen)
- 1 cup corn kernels (frozen)
Instructions
- Chop carrots, celery, and onion; mince garlic; cube chicken.
- Heat olive oil; cook vegetables until softened, then add garlic and chicken; cook until no longer pink.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add salt, pepper, thyme, peas, and corn; cook for 5 minutes.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or fresh herbs before serving.