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Hearty Chicken Vegetable Soup

Hearty Chicken Vegetable Soup to Warm Your Soul and Heart

A comforting bowl of Hearty Chicken Vegetable Soup, brimming with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and nutritious chickpeas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil for higher smoke point
  • 1 medium chopped onion or shallots for a milder flavor
  • 2 cloves garlic (crushed) freshly minced garlic enhances taste
  • 6 cups chicken broth homemade is best or vegetable broth for a vegetarian twist
For the Soup
  • 2 cups chopped carrots or parsnips for a different flavor profile
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste or diced tomatoes with reduced broth
  • 1 pound chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces) or chicken breasts for a leaner option
  • 2 cups baby kale or spinach for a milder green
For Texture and Flavor
  • 1 can chick peas (rinsed and drained) or white beans as an alternative
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning or dried oregano and basil
  • to taste salt and pepper adjust according to personal taste

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add 1 chopped onion and 2 cloves of crushed garlic to the pot, and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion turns translucent.
  3. Incorporate 2 chopped carrots and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste into the pot, and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in 6 cups of chicken broth and add about 1 pound of chicken thighs to the pot. Stir and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and stir in 2 cups of baby kale. Cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
  6. Add 1 can of rinsed chickpeas and continue cooking uncovered for another 10 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste, stir, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For added freshness, squeeze in some lemon juice just before serving.

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