Description
Hearty chicken vegetable soup delivers comfort and nourishment in one delightful bowl. Savory herbs, tender chicken, and garden-fresh vegetables create a satisfying meal perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml) shredded chicken (rotisserie or leftover)
- 6 cups (1.4 l) chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 oz/411 g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup (150 g) green beans, trimmed and chopped
- 1 cup (30 g) baby spinach or kale (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Juice of ½ lemon (for brightness)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Ignite Flavor Base: Heat olive oil in a large pot, creating a aromatic foundation for the hearty vegetable chicken soup.
- Aromatic Layering: Sauté onions and garlic until translucent, releasing their intense fragrance and establishing a robust flavor profile.
- Vegetable Harmony: Add carrots, celery, bell peppers, zucchini, and green beans, stirring to ensure even caramelization and developing a complex taste landscape.
- Liquid Transformation: Pour chicken broth over the vegetables, introducing diced chicken pieces and sprinkling thyme and rosemary to infuse depth and warmth.
- Simmering Symphony: Reduce heat, cover the pot, and allow ingredients to meld together for 20-25 minutes, transforming individual components into a cohesive culinary experience.
- Final Flourish: Season with salt and pepper, taste for balance, and serve in warm bowls, garnishing with fresh parsley to add a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- Optimize Vegetable Cutting: Uniformly chop vegetables into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Control Liquid Consistency: Adjust chicken broth quantity based on desired soup thickness, adding more for a thinner soup or reducing for a heartier version.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Briefly toast dried herbs in the oil before adding vegetables to intensify their aromatic qualities and release maximum flavor potential.
- Accommodate Dietary Needs: Substitute chicken with tofu or plant-based protein for vegetarian options, and use low-sodium broth for reduced salt intake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg