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hearty chicken vegetable soup

Chicken Veggie Soup

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Ladle
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 Measuring spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken breast diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 1 cup green beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cups spinach leaves roughly chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add diced chicken breast and cook until browned on all sides.
  • Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add onion and garlic, sauté until onion is translucent.
  • Stir in carrots, celery, and green beans and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt, black pepper, and thyme.
  • Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Return the chicken to the pot and add frozen peas.
  • Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach leaves and cook until wilted.
  • Remove from heat and let soup rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

To enhance the flavor, consider adding a bay leaf or a splash of lemon juice during cooking. If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mash some of the cooked vegetables with a fork or an immersion blender before adding the chicken back to the pot. Adjust seasoning to taste and enjoy your comforting bowl of chicken veggie soup.
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