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Homemade Chicken Soup

A hearty and nourishing homemade chicken soup, perfect for warming up on chilly days. Loaded with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and fragrant herbs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces poached chicken breasts
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 pieces carrots, diced
  • 2 pieces celery stalks, diced
  • 1 piece onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup spinach or kale
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, drizzle a little oil and toss in the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened.
  2. Add the poached chicken breasts and pour in the chicken broth.
  3. Sprinkle in the thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring the pot to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
  5. Add the spinach or kale and cook just until it wilts.
  6. Adjust seasonings if needed.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

Store leftover chicken soup in airtight containers in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze portions with some headspace in containers.

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