Description
This Healthy Chicken Vegetable Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish packed with fresh veggies and tender chicken in a flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy meal or meal prepping for the week.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup baby spinach or kale
- juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until slightly softened.
- Cook the Soup: Stir in zucchini, green beans, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Finish the Soup: Add cooked chicken and simmer for 5 more minutes. Stir in spinach until wilted. Add lemon juice if desired. Adjust seasoning and serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- This soup is great for meal prep and freezes well.
- Swap spinach for kale or add cooked brown rice or quinoa for extra bulk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
