Hearty Chicken and Veggie Soup
Warm, comforting, and brimming with flavor, this Hearty Chicken and Veggie Soup is the ultimate go-to recipe for a wholesome meal. Packed with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and red bell pepper, and infused with aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaf, this soup delivers a satisfying mix of nutrition and taste. A base of rich chicken broth brings everything together, while frozen peas and a sprinkle of fresh parsley add a pop of color and freshness. Perfectly seasoned and simmered to perfection, it’s a one-pot wonder that’s ready in just under an hour. Ideal for cozy dinners or meal prepping, this easy recipe will warm your soul and keep you coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 3 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Season the chicken breast on both sides with salt and pepper.
Add the chicken to the pot and brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, add diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add diced carrots, celery, and red bell pepper, and stir to combine.
Pour in the chicken broth, then add dried thyme and bay leaf.
Return the chicken breast to the pot and bring the soup to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it using two forks, and return it to the soup.
Stir in frozen peas and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf, then adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.5 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1160 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 30.4 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 807 mg | 17% | |
*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.
