Homemade Chicken Soup
A comforting and nourishing homemade chicken soup packed with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and fragrant herbs, perfect for cozy nights or when you’re feeling under the weather.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, poached and shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
- Create the base: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Combine ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, chopped green beans, thyme, and rosemary to the pot.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Season: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a quicker option, rotisserie chicken can be used instead of poached chicken. You can customize the soup with any vegetables or spices you have on hand.