Description
A nourishing chicken soup brimming with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs that comforts the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion softens and turns translucent—about 3 minutes.
- Toss in the chopped carrots and celery. Stir occasionally for about 3-4 minutes until they slightly soften.
- Add the diced chicken and sauté until browned on all sides.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Sprinkle in the thyme, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and let it cook for another 5 minutes until just wilted.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and savor every warm, delicious bite.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the soup a day in advance for deeper flavors. Consider using an Instant Pot for a quicker option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: chicken soup, healing soup, comfort food, healthy soup, nourishing soup