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Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Soup: A Comforting Delight!

A comforting and nutritious soup packed with chicken and vegetables, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 medium carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the sliced carrots, celery, and bell pepper to the pot. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until they are no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Stir in the fresh spinach, frozen peas, and corn. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the lemon juice before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a heartier soup, add 1 cup of diced potatoes or sweet potatoes during step 4.
  • To make it a creamy soup, stir in 1 cup of heavy cream or coconut milk just before serving.

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