Comforting Chicken Soup Recipe
Warm your soul with this delightful chicken soup, packed with flavor and easy to make. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the Veggies: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 3 minutes). Add carrots and celery; cook for another 5 minutes until softened.
- Add Garlic & Chicken: Stir in minced garlic for about 1 minute. Add boneless chicken thighs to the pot and lightly sear on both sides for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in Broth & Season: Add chicken broth, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil before reducing to a simmer.
- Let It Simmer: Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for approximately 30 minutes until flavors meld together.
- Serve & Enjoy: Once chicken is fully cooked (165°F), shred it in the pot using two forks. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or croutons if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg