Description
This hearty chicken veggie soup is a comforting and flavorful one-pot meal, packed with tender chicken, wholesome vegetables, and savory broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 8 cups chicken broth (low sodium is fine)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 cup diced potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes work well)
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.
- 2. Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3. Add the chicken breasts or thighs to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the dried thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and salt.
- 4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 5. Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the pot and set it aside on a cutting board. Shred or dice it into bite-sized pieces.
- 6. Add the diced potatoes to the simmering broth in the pot. Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- 7. Stir in the frozen corn and frozen peas. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are heated through.
- 8. Return the shredded or diced chicken to the pot. Stir to combine and allow the soup to heat through for a few more minutes.
- 9. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- 10. Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
Store cooled soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. This soup also freezes well for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g