Description

Healthy Homemade Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and aromatic herbs for a nourishing bowl of goodness. Perfect for chilly nights or when you’re feeling under the weather, this soup is not just a meal; it’s a warm embrace in a bowl. Easy to customize with your favorite ingredients, it’s a delightful dish that your family will love.

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp dried thyme
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup noodles or cooked rice (optional)

Instructions

Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened (5-7 minutes).
Add garlic and cook for another minute before adding chicken breasts.
Pour in enough chicken broth to cover the ingredients by an inch; bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.
Stir in thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.
Remove chicken, shred it with forks, return it to the pot, stir well, and serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 220
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: For added richness, use bone-in chicken instead of breasts. You can swap vegetables based on what you have on hand or add fresh herbs for enhanced flavor. A splash of lemon juice brightens the soup beautifully.