Gluten-Free Classic Chicken Soup
Warm, comforting, and naturally gluten-free, this Classic Chicken Soup is the ultimate soul-soothing recipe for chilly days or when you need a nourishing boost. Packed with tender shredded chicken, hearty vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and simmered in rich gluten-free chicken stock seasoned with fresh thyme and bay leaves, every spoonful is bursting with flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking time, this homestyle recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Garnished with vibrant parsley, this soup is a wholesome, healthy option that serves six and adapts beautifully to dietary needs. Whether you're looking for an easy gluten-free dinner or simply craving a classic bowl of comfort, this chicken soup will warm your heart and your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 medium celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 cups gluten-free chicken stock
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the chicken breasts to the pot, then pour in the gluten-free chicken stock.
Add the bay leaves and fresh thyme to the pot. Season with salt and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
Simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the chopped parsley.
Cook for an additional 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Remove the bay leaves from the pot before serving.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.3 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 578 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 9924 mg | 431% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 223.5 g | 447% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 3183 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
