Hearty Chicken Vegetable Soup: A Comfort Food Delight!
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Hearty Chicken Vegetable Soup is a soul-warming comfort classic loaded with feel-good flavor, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Author: Caroline Jones
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 ½ cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Stir in potatoes, thyme, and basil. Mix well to coat everything in those warm, cozy fall flavors.
- Add chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Toss in your cooked chicken and corn. Let it all simmer for another 5–7 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls, squeeze lemon juice over top, and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- This soup is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like green beans or peas for extra nutrition.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: ~320
- Sugar: ~5g
- Sodium: ~600mg
- Fat: ~10g
- Saturated Fat: ~1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~40g
- Fiber: ~5g
- Protein: ~25g
- Cholesterol: ~70mg