Healthy Healing Chicken Soup
Healthy Healing Chicken Soup is a warm, nourishing dish packed with wholesome ingredients, perfect for a quick dinner or as a soothing remedy.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound chicken breast or thighs
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- ½ cup rice or quinoa optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it using two forks, then return it to the pot.
- Add rice or quinoa if using, and cook until tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use homemade broth for deeper flavor and better nutrition. Do not overcook the chicken to keep it tender and juicy. Add fresh herbs at the end to maintain their vibrant flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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