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Healthy Homemade Chicken Soup

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A comforting, nourishing chicken soup featuring succulent chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmered in low-sodium chicken broth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, roughly chopped
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Add the sliced carrots, chopped celery, diced zucchini, and green beans to the pot, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  5. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and add the boneless chicken breasts, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  7. Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and set aside to cool slightly. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
  8. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the fresh spinach or kale. Let it cook for another 5 minutes until the greens are wilted.
  9. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy your healthy homemade chicken soup!

Notes

For added flavor, let the soup chill overnight before reheating. Fresh parsley enhances brightness. Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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