Chicken Soup with Veggies and Diced Potatoes 🍲🥔
Warm up with a comforting bowl of chicken soup loaded with hearty vegetables and tender diced potatoes. This wholesome recipe is perfect for chilly days or when you're feeling under the weather. Here's how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Saute the Chicken: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
2. Saute the Aromatics: In the same pot, add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add Vegetables: Add sliced carrots, celery, and diced potatoes to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.
4. Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Pour in chicken broth and add a bay leaf and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
6. Serve: Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Ladle the chicken soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Enjoy the comforting warmth and nourishing goodness of homemade chicken soup with veggies and diced potatoes. It's a satisfying meal that's sure to become a family favorite! 🍲🥔
