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A hearty bowl of chicken vegetable soup garnished with herbs

Chicken Vegetable Soup

This Chicken Vegetable Soup is warm, nourishing, and packed with flavor. Loaded with fresh vegetables and tender chicken, it's the perfect cozy meal for chilly days or whenever you need a comforting bowl of goodness.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 bowls
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Ladle

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups carrots sliced
  • 2 cups celery sliced
  • 1 cup green beans trimmed and cut
  • 1 lb chicken breast cooked and shredded
  • 6 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add carrots, celery, and green beans. Cook for about 5-6 minutes until slightly tender.
  • Pour in chicken broth and add thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • Add cooked, shredded chicken to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are soft and flavors are well combined.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Feel free to toss in any seasonal vegetables or leftover rotisserie chicken. This soup is also freezer-friendly!
Keyword Chicken Soup, Healthy, Vegetable