Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of homemade gluten-free chicken soup. This hearty dish features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a fragrant broth that wraps you in warmth and nourishment. Perfect for chilly days or when you’re seeking solace, this soup is easy to make and customizable to your taste. Gather your family around the table and enjoy every wholesome spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken breasts along with carrots and celery; cook until the chicken is white on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and add bay leaves. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional thyme. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes to develop flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before removing bay leaves. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg