Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe
This comforting Chicken Vegetable Soup combines tender chicken, mixed vegetables, and rich tomato flavors in a savory broth seasoned with herbs. Perfect for a nourishing meal, this easy-to-make soup simmers on the stovetop, creating a warm and hearty dish that can be enjoyed year-round.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil or butter
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 16 oz frozen mixed vegetables
- 14.5 oz petite diced tomatoes
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Heat a soup pot over medium heat and add oil or butter. Add diced onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they become translucent. Then add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Main Ingredients: Pour in the cooked chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, petite diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken broth into the pot with the onions and garlic. Stir well to combine.
- Season the Soup: Add dried parsley, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to evenly distribute the seasonings. Adjust seasoning to your taste preference.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 20-25 minutes to allow flavors to meld and vegetables to soften.
- Serve: Remove the soup from heat and ladle into bowls. Serve warm and enjoy a comforting bowl of homemade chicken vegetable soup.
Notes
- You can substitute frozen mixed vegetables with fresh vegetables if preferred; adjust simmer time accordingly.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt content.
- For a thicker soup, add a tablespoon of corn starch mixed with cold water during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
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