Healthy Chicken Soup: The Best Comfort Food for Your Soul
A comforting and nutritious chicken soup recipe that’s perfect for any time of the year.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups spinach
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium heat.
- Add the onions and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Add the carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the chicken breast.
- Season with thyme, pepper, and salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg