Description
Warm your soul with this classic chicken soup recipe that’s packed with wholesome ingredients and comforting flavors. Perfect for a cozy meal or when you need a nourishing pick-me-up.
Ingredients
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Broth:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Soup:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup egg noodles or pasta of choice (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add Broth and Ingredients: Pour in chicken broth, add chicken, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Cook Noodles: If using, add noodles for the last 10 minutes until tender. Remove bay leaf.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Adjust seasoning. Serve hot.
Notes
- This soup stores well—refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a lower-carb option, omit noodles or use zucchini noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
