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The Ultimate Easy & Healthy Chicken Vegetable Soup

Close-up of a white bowl filled with flavorful chicken vegetable soup, featuring shredded chicken, thick carrot slices, peas, and corn.
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Make this simple, comforting chicken vegetable soup on the stovetop, in the slow cooker, or Instant Pot. It is a healthy, hearty meal perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1 cup chopped potatoes (optional, for heartier soup)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat on the stovetop. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the shredded chicken, potatoes (if using), thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
  4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Stir in the frozen peas and corn. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until heated through.
  6. Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to your preference. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For Slow Cooker: Sauté vegetables first (Step 1). Transfer to the slow cooker. Add broth, chicken, herbs, and potatoes. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Add frozen vegetables in the last 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.
  • For Instant Pot: Use the Sauté function for Step 1. Add all ingredients except frozen vegetables and bay leaf. Secure the lid and cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure. Stir in frozen vegetables and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • For a creamy chicken vegetable soup texture, remove 1 cup of broth and vegetables after cooking, blend until smooth, and stir back into the pot before adding frozen vegetables.

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