Quick and Easy Chicken Soup: A Heartwarming Classic for All
Warm up with a comforting bowl of quick and easy chicken soup, perfect for busy days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add chicken broth, cooked chicken, thyme, and parsley. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a heartier soup, add noodles or rice.
- Great for using leftover chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Quick and Easy Chicken Soup