Healing Chicken and Vegetable Soup 🍲

Name: Healing Chicken and Vegetable Soup 🍲
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: World Cuisine
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil (or refined coconut oil); 1 medium onion diced; 3 cloves garlic minced (great for boosting the immune system!); 2 medium carrots sliced; 2 celery stalks sliced; 1 bell pepper diced; 6 cups low sodium chicken stock or broth (bone broth is amazing); 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs; 1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried); 1 tsp rosemary (fresh or dried); Salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped; 1 lemon juiced; Fresh parsley chopped for garnish; 1 bay leaf

8 steps

Prep:10minCook:30min

This soup is a simple, yet nourishing meal packed with nutrients that can soothe your symptoms and uplift your spirits when you're feeling under the weather. Tips for Extra Healing: - **Ginger**: Adding fresh ginger can help reduce inflammation and soothe your throat. - **Turmeric**: A pinch of turmeric can boost your immune system and add a lovely golden color. - **Spices**: If you like a little heat, add some red pepper flakes for a decongesting kick!

Updated at: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:08:27 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories148.4 kcal (7%)

Total Fat4.6 g (7%)

Carbs7.3 g (3%)

Sugars3.7 g (4%)

Protein19.1 g (38%)

Sodium335.6 mg (17%)

Fiber1.7 g (6%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

1 Tbspolive oil

or refined coconut oil

1onion

medium, diced

3 clovesgarlic

minced, great for boosting the immune system

6 cupslow sodium chicken stock

or broth, bone broth is amazing

1 lbboneless skinless chicken breast

1 tspthyme

1 tsprosemary

2 cupsfresh spinach

Instructions

Step 1

Instructions:

Step 2

1. **Sauté the Vegetables**: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 3

2. **Add More Veggies**: Stir in the carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 4

3. **Add the Broth and Chicken**: Pour in the chicken broth. Add the chicken breasts and season with thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 5

4. **Cook the Chicken**: Let the chicken cook in the broth for about 15-20 minutes, or until it’s fully cooked.

Step 6

5. **Shred the Chicken**: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pot, shred it using two forks, and return it to the soup.

Step 7

6. **Finish with Greens**: Stir in the fresh spinach or kale. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted. Squeeze in the lemon juice and taste for seasoning.

Step 8

7. **Serve and Enjoy**: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy the warmth and healing benefits!