Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Essential Ingredients Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

• 🍗 500g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced
• 🧅 1 large onion, chopped
• 🥕 2 carrots, diced
• 🥔 2 medium potatoes, cubed
• 🌿 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 🌽 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 🥬 1 cup spinach or kale, chopped
• 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 🥛 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 🥄 1 tsp dried thyme
• 🥄 1 tsp dried basil
• 🥄 1/2 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: ⏱️ 40 minutes
• Total: ⏱️ 55 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 vegetables:
   🧄 Step 2: In the same pot, sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and potatoes for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
3. Add stock and seasonings:
   🍲 Step 3: Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock. Stir in the thyme, basil, black pepper, and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
4. Add corn, chicken, and greens:
   🌽 Step 4: Add the corn, cooked chicken, and spinach or kale to the soup. Continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes until the greens are wilted and the chicken is heated through.
5. Finish with lemon juice:
   🍋 Step 5: Stir in the fresh lemon juice and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
6. Serve:
   🍵 Step 6: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Healthy and Delicious!

This soup is full of vibrant flavors and nutrients, making it a perfect choice for any meal. Pair it with some crusty bread or crackers for added comfort.