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How to make Homemade Chicken Vegetable Soup
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Chicken Vegetable Soup

Chicken Vegetable Soup, made with homemade chicken broth and loaded with healthy veggies, is not only a delicious and satisfying meal, but it's nutritious. What's better when you're not feeling well than a homemade chicken soup? Feed your body and soul with this nourishing and comforting bowl of healthy soup!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 green bell pepper seeds and stem removed, diced
  • 1 zucchini diced
  • 4 cups baby kale
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
  • generous amounts of salt and pepper

Instructions

  • In large stock pot or dutch oven, melt the butter. Add onion, celery, and carrot. Saute veggies, stirring occasionally, until lightly brown and fragrant. Add garlic, bell pepper, and zucchini. Stir and cook for another couple of minutes. 
  • Add kale, chicken broth, and chicken. Bring soup to a simmer. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

Notes

Makes 3 quarts.
Soup freezes well and should always be kept on hand for when someone is sick. It's the best cure, especially when made with homemade chicken broth!

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 621mg | Potassium: 411mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4075IU | Vitamin C: 50.5mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1.1mg