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Feel Better Chicken Vegetable Soup
A steaming bowl of broth-style chicken vegetable soup is the perfect comfort food, especially when you're under the weather. This one is dotted with carrots, celery and onion to create a nutritious recipe. And best of all, it's easy and inexpensive to make. Not only is this healthy chicken soup recipe perfect for a cold winter day, but it's also light enough to enjoy year-round. It's also rich in protein and contains ingredients with potential anti-inflammatory and immune-supporting nutrients.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin, Benefits of olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, medium, thinly sliced
- 2 inch ginger, fresh, finely chopped
- 1 onion, medium, finely chopped
- 2 bay leaves, medium
- 3 chicken thighs, whole, skinless, boneless
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 2 carrots, small and thin, ends removed and diced into very small chunks, Benefits of cooked carrots
- 2 celery, ends removed, diced into very small chunks
- 4 cups chicken broth, no added salt
- ¾ tsp salt, sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, coarse
- ¼ cup parsley, fresh, packed cup, washed and finely chopped
Equipment
- 1 cast iron cooking pot you could also use a regular cooking pot.
Instructions
- Sauté garlic and ginger with bay leaves in a cast iron cooking pot.
- Once the garlic starts to release its aroma, add onion and saute for 1 minute on medium heat.
- Add chicken thighs and turmeric and stir. Cook the thighs until they turn a light golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Add carrots, celery, and chicken broth. Let the soup come to a boil then turn down the heat to low-medium and let it simmer for 25 minutes while covered.
- Finish your soup with salt, pepper and parsley.
Notes
To ensure my soup tastes just as good the next day, I like to store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Following are some additional tips and suggestions to make this chicken vegetable soup recipe your own:
- If you want a heartier soup, consider adding diced yellow or sweet potatoes - just remember to add them before the chicken is cooked through.
- Want some heat? Add diced jalapeños or top with crushed red pepper flakes for added spice.
- This soup also pairs well with a slice of crusty bread or crackers on the side.
- Reheat on the stovetop or microwave when you're ready to serve.
- Feel free to experiment with your favourite vegetables, just make sure they can cook through within the 25-minute simmering time.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 208kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 7g (2%)Protein: 23g (46%)Fat: 10g (15%)Saturated Fat: 2g (10%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 107mg (36%)Sodium: 736mg (31%)Potassium: 547mg (16%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 7367IU (147%)Vitamin C: 11mg (13%)Calcium: 50mg (5%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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