Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Here’s a simple and delicious Chicken and Vegetable Soup recipe that’s perfect for beginners:

Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Soup

🍲 Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 potato, peeled and diced (optional)
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works well)
• 6 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

🥄 Instructions:

1. Sauté the vegetables:
   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and soft.
2. Add harder veggies:
   Stir in carrots, celery, and potato. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Simmer:
   Add zucchini, green beans, corn, shredded chicken, and chicken broth. Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Cook:
   Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
5. Taste and adjust:
   Add more salt or pepper as needed.
6. Serve:
   Ladle into bowls and top with chopped parsley if desired. Serve with crusty bread or crackers.

📝 Tips:

• For extra flavor, squeeze in a bit of lemon juice before serving.
• Add cooked rice, noodles, or pasta to make it more filling.
• Freeze leftovers in containers for easy meal prep.

Let me know if you want a version for the slow cooker, instant pot, or a low-carb version!