Healthy Homemade Chicken Soup
A comforting and nutritious soup packed with protein and vitamins from fresh vegetables, perfect for chilly days or when you need a pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, poached and shredded For richer flavor, consider roasting the chicken before shredding.
- 4 cups chicken broth Use gluten-free chicken broth for a gluten-free version.
- 2 pieces carrots, diced
- 2 pieces celery stalks, diced
- 1 piece onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
- 1 cup spinach or kale
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- to taste Salt and pepper
- to taste Fresh herbs (parsley or dill) for garnish Enhances presentation.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add carrots, celery, and green beans, and cook for a few minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the poached chicken, thyme, and rosemary.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach or kale and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
- Serve Healthy Homemade Chicken Soup hot in bowls.
- You can add a slice of whole-grain bread on the side for a complete meal.
Notes
Let the soup cool completely before storing. Place it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4-5 days. You can also freeze it for longer storage.