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Easy and Healthy Homemade Chicken Soup

A comforting and nourishing homemade chicken soup that's easy to make and packed with healthy ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 poached chicken breasts, shredded
  • 4 cups chicken broth Use low-sodium for a healthier option.
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • Fresh herbs (parsley or dill) for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium heat.
  • Add the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the shredded chicken, green beans, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Let it cook for about 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serving

  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.

Notes

Use leftover or rotisserie chicken to save time. Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or peas for more nutrition and variety. Adjust the seasonings to match your taste. You can add a splash of lemon juice for extra brightness.
Keyword Chicken Soup, Comfort Food, easy recipe, healthy soup, Homemade Soup