Basic Chicken Soup

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A comforting and light chicken soup with tender vegetables and shredded chicken, perfect for a quick, nourishing meal suitable for all ages and tastes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
  • 2 medium celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
  • 2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth, skimmed of fat
  • 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 2 medium skinless, boneless, cooked chicken breast halves (10 oz.)
  • 1 c. frozen peas

Instructions

  1. In a 4-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the finely chopped onion, carrot slices, and celery slices; cook until tender.
  3. Add the chicken broth, ground black pepper, and cooked chicken breast halves to the saucepan.
  4. Heat until the soup is hot, then add the frozen peas.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

460 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.2g 14% DV
Total Fat 29.9g 38% DV
Carbs 48.1g 17% DV
Fiber 14.2g 51% DV
Sugar 12.7g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 260.8mg 11% DV
Potassium 1063.8mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 0.5mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 872mcg 97% DV
Vitamin C 14.1mg 16% DV
Calcium 179mg 14% DV
Iron 4.3mg 24% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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