Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Bone Broth Recipe

Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Bone Broth

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 8 cups bone broth (chicken or vegetable)
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
• 1 cup corn kernels (optional, omit for lower-carb version)
• 1 cup peas
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

Sauté Aromatics:

1. Sauté Onion, Carrots, and Celery:
   • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add Garlic and Herbs:
   • Add minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and the bay leaf. Stir and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.

Cook Chicken:

3. Add Chicken:
   • Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the pot. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside.

Simmer with Broth:

4. Pour Bone Broth:
   • Pour in the bone broth, ensuring that it covers the chicken and vegetables.
5. Simmer Soup:
   • Bring the soup to a simmer. Allow it to cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the flavors have melded.

Add Vegetables:

6. Add Green Beans, Corn, and Peas:
   • Add chopped green beans, corn kernels (if using), and peas to the soup. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Season and Garnish:

7. Season with Salt and Pepper:
   • Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
8. Remove Bay Leaf:
   • Remove the bay leaf from the soup.

Serve:

9. Garnish and Serve Hot:
   • Ladle the Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Bone Broth into bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes:

• Bone Broth Options: You can use store-bought bone broth or homemade bone broth for added richness and nutritional benefits.
• Customize Vegetables: Feel free to add or substitute vegetables based on your preferences. Other options include potatoes, zucchini, or spinach.
• Storage: This soup stores well in the refrigerator for a few days. Reheat gently on the stove before serving.

This Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Bone Broth is not only delicious but also nourishing. The bone broth adds depth of flavor and nutritional benefits to the classic chicken and vegetable combination, making it a comforting and wholesome meal.

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