Description
A warm and hearty homemade chicken soup with potatoes, carrots, and celery—perfect for comforting meals during cold weather or when you’re feeling under the weather.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add sliced carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and water, and bring to a boil.
- Add cubed potatoes, reduce heat, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in shredded cooked chicken and thyme, and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for another 5-10 minutes to let flavors combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick preparation.
- Add noodles or rice for extra heartiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
