Best Chicken Vegetable Soup
Classic homemade chicken vegetable soup with tender chicken and hearty vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks sliced
- 2 cups potatoes diced
- 1 cup green beans or corn
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (optional)
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley lemon wedge
Instructions
- Sauté vegetables and aromatics.
- Add chicken, broth, and potatoes.
- Simmer until cooked and tender.
- Shred chicken and return to pot.
- Finish with vegetables and serve.
Notes
- Simmer gently, don’t boil
- Add vegetables in stages
- Great for meal prep
- Freezer-friendly