Description
A warm and comforting chicken soup that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs for a delightful flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until the vegetables are soft.
- Add the chicken breasts to the pot along with the chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- For a creamier soup, stir in the heavy cream.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For more flavor, you can add a splash of lemon juice or a bit of fresh lemon zest to the soup right before serving. You can also add other vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken soup, comfort food, hearty soup, Marry Me Soup, easy recipes