Healthy Chicken Soup: The Best Comfort Food for Any Day
A soothing and nutritious chicken soup that’s perfect for any day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken, broth, and water. Bring to a boil.
- Add carrots, celery, onions, and garlic.
- Season with salt, pepper, thyme, parsley, and bay leaf.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred, and return to the pot.
- Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf and serve hot.
Notes
- Can add noodles or rice if desired.
- Store leftover soup in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg