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Cozy Chicken Soup

A heartwarming bowl of comforting chicken soup filled with tender chicken and vibrant winter vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces poached chicken breasts, shredded Use leftover roasted chicken or rotisserie for quicker prep.
  • 4 cups chicken broth Homemade broth enhances flavor; store-bought works too.
  • 2 cups winter vegetables (carrots, celery, potatoes) Feel free to swap in favorite seasonal veggies.
  • 1 piece onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme Can use dried if fresh is unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary Can use dried if fresh is unavailable.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust to taste.
  • for garnish Fresh parsley For a burst of color and freshness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until they become translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped winter vegetables such as carrots, celery, and potatoes, cooking for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they start to soften.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and mix in the shredded chicken, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  4. Season the soup with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper, then let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are perfectly blended.
  5. Serve the soup hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Notes

This chicken soup is perfect for meal prep! Store in airtight containers and can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.