Comforting Chicken Soup: Your Quick, Cozy Remedy

This Chicken Soup recipe is a heartwarming dish that warms you on chilly evenings.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

2 tablespoons Olive Oil Adds richness and helps sauté the vegetables.
2 cups Carrots Provide sweetness and color.
1 cup Parsnips Add earthy sweetness; optional.
2 stalks Celery Contributes crunch and flavor.
1 cup Leek Offers a mild onion-like taste.
1 medium Onion Boosts the overall flavor profile.
2 cloves Garlic Adds aromatic depth.
1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Delivers an herbaceous note.
1 teaspoon Fresh Tarragon Enhances complexity.
1 leaf Bay Leaf Imparts subtle depth.

For the Soup’s Heart

2 pieces Chicken Breasts Star protein of the soup.
4 cups Chicken Broth Foundation of flavor.

For the Finishing Touch

1 handful Fresh Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

large pot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced carrots, parsnips, celery, leek, and onion. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Stir in minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional minute.
Add fresh thyme, fresh tarragon, and bay leaf. Then add chicken breasts and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
Remove cooked chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.
Discard the bay leaf, stir in chopped fresh parsley, and simmer for an additional minute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This soup tastes even better the next day, making it a great make-ahead option.

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