Chicken Vegetable Soup (Hearty, Cozy & Homemade)

 

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

3 carrots, sliced

3 celery stalks, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

6 cups chicken broth

1 cup water

1 cup diced potatoes

1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut

1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried parsley

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the

onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 4 to 5 minutes

until softened.

2. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until

fragrant.

3. Add the chicken, chicken broth, water, potatoes, green

beans, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.

4. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and

simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken

is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

5. Remove the chicken from the pot, shred or chop into

bite-size pieces, then return it to the soup.

6. Stir in the corn and simmer for another 5 minutes.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot,

garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Cooking Time:45 minutes | Servings:6 | Calories:~300 per

serving