Healthy Chicken Soup: The Best Comfort Meal for Any Season
Experience the warmth and comfort of a deliciously healthy chicken soup, perfect for any season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add thyme and basil.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like peas or corn for extra nutrition.
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg