Chicken Vegetable Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
272 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Vegetable Soup
Description
This Chicken Vegetable Soup starts with cooking diced onion in butter to soften, followed by adding cubed potatoes and cooking briefly. A bit of all-purpose flour is stirred in to create a slight thickening effect when broth is added. The base consists of chicken broth, canned diced tomatoes with juice, and dried basil and oregano, simulating classic comforting flavors.
Mixed frozen vegetables and cooked, chopped chicken are added near the end of simmering to maintain texture and avoid overcooking the meat. The soup is seasoned to taste with salt and pepper and finished with fresh chopped parsley for a peppery, herbaceous note.
This soup offers a balanced combination of tender vegetables and chicken in a lightly thickened broth, suitable as a light meal or a starter. Using cooked chicken, such as rotisserie, adds convenience and freshness without overcooking.
Fresh herbs can be stirred in just before serving to enhance aroma and flavor. If adding pasta or rice, it’s best to portion it individually to prevent sogginess in leftovers.
Ingredients
- 1 onion diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 potato peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with juice, 1 can, canned
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 cups mixed vegetables thawed, frozen
- 2 cups chicken cooked, chopped
- 2 teaspoons parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Cook onion in butter over medium heat until it starts to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Add potatoes and cook an additional 3-4 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute more.
- Add broth, tomatoes and seasonings. Simmer 12 minutes or until potatoes are softened.
- Stir in vegetables and chicken. Simmer 5 minutes more.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken such as rotisserie to add flavor without overcooking.
- Add cooked chicken and frozen vegetables near the end of cooking to preserve texture.
- If using fresh vegetables instead of frozen, add those when broth is added to ensure thorough cooking.
- Season with fresh herbs like parsley or basil just before serving for best flavor.
- To prevent soggy leftovers, add pasta or rice only to individual servings, not the whole pot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1153mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 793mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 4931IU | 99% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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