Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Whip up a comforting Chicken and Vegetable Soup packed with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and rich flavors. Perfect for a healthy, hearty, and easy-to-make meal the whole family will enjoy.Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

• 🍗 500g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced
• 🧅 1 large onion, chopped
• 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 🥕 2 carrots, diced
• 🥔 2 medium potatoes, cubed
• 🌿 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 🥬 1 cup spinach or kale, chopped
• 🍅 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 🌽 1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 🥛 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 🥄 1 tsp dried thyme
• 🥄 1 tsp dried oregano
• 🌶️ 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 🧂 Salt to taste
• 🧈 2 tbsp olive oil
• 🍋 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 🌱 Fresh parsley for garnish

Preparation Time:

• Prep: ⏱️ 15 minutes
• Cooking: ⏱️ 35 minutes
• Total: ⏱️ 50 minutes

Instructions:

1. Cook the chicken:
   🧈 Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté the aromatics:
   🧄 Step 2: In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add vegetables and herbs:
   🥕 Step 3: Stir in the carrots, potatoes, celery, and green beans. Add thyme, oregano, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Simmer the soup:
   🥣 Step 4: Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock. Add the tomatoes and cooked chicken back to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
5. Add greens and lemon juice:
   🥬 Step 5: Stir in the spinach or kale and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Add lemon juice and adjust salt to taste.
6. Serve:
   🍵 Step 6: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Classic Comfort Food!

Serve with crusty bread or rice for a wholesome meal.