Description
Warm up with this Cozy Fall Chicken Soup, perfect for chilly autumn days. This heartwarming dish combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, creating a delightful medley that brings comfort and nostalgia. Ideal for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and guarantees smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 medium carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and chopping the veggies into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts and minced garlic; cook until lightly browned on each side (4-5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and add carrots and celery. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add thyme and bay leaves; let simmer on low for about 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Squeeze in lemon juice before serving; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg