Description
Warm up with this comforting broth-based soup, perfect for chilly evenings or when you crave a cozy meal. This easy-to-make recipe is packed with wholesome ingredients, bursting with flavor, and offers the flexibility to customize with your favorite proteins and veggies. Let the savory aromas fill your kitchen as you create a dish that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onions, diced
- 2 cups shredded chicken (or 1 can beans)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup noodles or rice (optional)
Instructions
- Heat chicken broth in a large pot over medium heat until simmering. Dice carrots, celery, and onions.
- Add olive oil to the pot and sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in carrots and celery; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Incorporate shredded chicken or beans into the pot; stir to combine.
- Add thyme and bay leaves, allowing the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Cook noodles or rice separately according to package instructions; then add to the soup.
- Remove bay leaves before serving and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg