Chicken Vegetable Soup

Here’s a simple, comforting Chicken Vegetable Soup you can make at home 🍲

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp oil or butter

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)

• 6 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup potatoes (diced)

• 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, corn, green beans, etc.)

• 1 bay leaf (optional)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional herbs: thyme, parsley, or oregano

Instructions

1. Sauté vegetables
   Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 4–5 minutes until slightly soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

2. Add broth & potatoes
   Pour in chicken broth, add potatoes and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil.

3. Simmer
   Reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes, until potatoes are tender.

4. Add chicken & veggies
   Stir in cooked chicken and mixed vegetables. Simmer another 5–10 minutes.

5. Season & serve
   Remove bay leaf, season with salt, pepper, and herbs. Serve hot.

Tips

• Add noodles or rice for a heartier soup

• A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens the flavor

• Great for leftovers—tastes even better the next day