Description
Warm your soul with this nourishing Healthy Chicken Soup, perfect for chilly days or when you need a comforting embrace. Packed with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this easy-to-make dish simmers to perfection, offering both flavor and warmth. It’s a wholesome recipe that everyone will love, making it a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Chop the vegetables and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic for another minute.
- Stir in carrots and celery; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts and pour in the chicken broth. Season with oregano and black pepper; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the chicken, shred it, return it to the pot and stir before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg