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Ultimate Chicken Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
A comforting and hearty chicken soup packed with fresh vegetables and herbs, perfect for any day.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
  • 3 parsnips (peeled and sliced) parsnips
  • 3 celery ribs (sliced) celery
  • ½ medium onion (diced)
  • 1 leek (halved lengthwise, sliced, and rinsed) leek
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced) garlic
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts chicken breasts

Herbs and Broth

  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh tarragon
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf
  • 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley

Instructions 

  • Saute the vegetables in oil for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add herbs, chicken, broth, bring to boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to soup. Simmer 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove herbs and bay leaf, stir in parsley, and serve garnished with parsley and pepper.

Notes

This soup is perfect for a nourishing meal and can be customized with your favorite herbs.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken