Chicken & Vegetable Soup
300kcal
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts perfect for shredding into tender pieces
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth enhances flavor while keeping it healthy
- 2 cups water balances the richness of the broth for a lighter soup
For the Vegetables
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup green beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup spinach fresh or frozen
For Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme imparts a fragrant earthiness
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano complements the chicken beautifully
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Finishing Touch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil enriches the soup while sautéing the vegetables
- 1 Juice of lemon brightens the overall taste
Method
How to Make Chicken & Vegetable Soup
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Allow the oil to warm up as it readies to embrace the vegetables, about 2 minutes.
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking for 3–4 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts to the pot, then pour in the chicken broth and water.
- Stir in the dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover. Allow the chicken to simmer for about 15 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks.
- Stir in the sliced carrots and chopped celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, letting the vegetables brighten in color and soften slightly.
- Add the green beans and spinach, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the spinach has wilted.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the lemon juice.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy hot.
Nutrition
Serving1cupCalories300kcalCarbohydrates20gProtein30gFat10gSaturated Fat2gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat7gCholesterol70mgSodium600mgPotassium800mgFiber3gSugar4gVitamin A5000IUVitamin C30mgCalcium80mgIron3mg