Description
This Healthy Healing Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food—warm, nourishing, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Perfect as a quick dinner, easy meal prep option, or a soothing remedy when you’re feeling under the weather, this easy recipe combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful broth into one satisfying bowl. Whether you’re looking for healthy dinner ideas, cozy food ideas, or a simple homemade soup, this recipe delivers both taste and nutrition.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound chicken breast or thighs
6 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup rice or quinoa (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
2. Stir in garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add chicken, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil.
4. Reduce heat and let simmer for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
5. Remove chicken, shred it using two forks, then return it to the pot.
6. Add rice or quinoa if using, and cook until tender.
7. Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning to taste.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use homemade broth for deeper flavor and better nutrition.
Do not overcook the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
Add fresh herbs at the end to maintain their vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg