Description
Warm your soul with this delightful Chicken Soup with Herbs. Infused with the rich flavors of fresh thyme and rosemary, tender chicken, and vibrant vegetables, this comforting dish is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. Easy to make and endlessly adaptable, it’s a recipe that transforms everyday ingredients into a memorable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables and roughly chop the fresh herbs.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add carrots and celery; cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add chicken breasts and garlic; sauté for an additional couple of minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth to cover the ingredients; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer; add thyme and rosemary. Cook for about 30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove chicken breasts, shred them using two forks, then return shredded chicken to the pot.
- Stir in lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg