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Hearty Chicken Vegetable Soup

This chicken vegetable soup is a comforting, homemade dish made by simmering shredded cooked chicken with hearty vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions in seasoned chicken broth. It achieves a warm, flavorful broth with tender vegetables and shredded chicken, resulting in a rustic, inviting bowl perfect for cozy days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken preferably from roasted or boiled chicken
  • 3 carrots carrots sliced thick
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth homemade or store-bought, lightly seasoned
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper season gradually
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large heavy-bottomed pot
  • Sharp chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Chop the carrots into thick slices, dice the onion, and chop the celery into small pieces for even cooking.
  2. Heat your large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once shimmering, add the diced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes, until they smell sweet and the edges are just starting to turn golden.
  3. Add the sliced carrots and chopped celery to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften and release their aroma, about 8 minutes. They should be tender but still hold some bite.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the dried thyme and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld, about 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in the shredded cooked chicken, and let everything simmer gently for another 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The broth should become fragrant, and the vegetables tender.
  6. Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed. Remove the bay leaf and discard. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and enjoy the comforting, hearty flavors.