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Chicken Soup

A hearty and comforting chicken soup with fresh vegetables, herbs, and simple seasonings, perfect for cold days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 carrots carrots peeled and chopped
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 onion onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, add dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  4. Add the chicken breast to the broth. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Remove chicken from the pot, shred into bite-sized pieces, and return to the soup. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.

Notes

Feel free to add noodles or rice for a more filling soup.