How to Make Oh-So-Good Chicken Vegetable Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s nothing quite like a warm, comforting bowl of chicken vegetable soup on a chilly day. Whether you’re feeling under the weather or simply craving a nourishing and satisfying meal, this soup is sure to hit the spot. Packed with wholesome ingredients and a rich, flavorful broth, this Oh-So-Good Chicken Vegetable Soup will become a staple in your recipe collection.

What makes this soup stand out from the rest is the perfect balance of tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and aromati...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 6 bone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
  • 1 head broccoli, trimmed and chopped
  • ¼ head cauliflower, trimmed and chopped
  • 1 zucchini, trimmed and chopped (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place water and chicken thighs in a pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until chicken is tender, about 30 minutes. Occasionally skim off scum as it forms.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir carrots and onions until they begin to soften, 3 or 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and salt; cook for 1 minute.
  • Transfer chicken and cooking water to large pot. Add chicken broth. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover, leaving lid slightly ajar, and simmer at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours. Remove from heat.
  • Transfer chicken to a work surface. Remove skin, bones, and cartilage. Shred chicken meat using 2 forks. Return chicken to pot. Add broccoli, cauliflower, and zucchini. Bring back to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat so soup gently simmers. Cook until vegetables are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    206 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 1049mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 47mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 395mg