5 from 12 votes
Mama's Best Chicken Soup
Mama's Best Chicken Soup combines tender chicken tenderloins with diced onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes simmered in a well-seasoned chicken stock. The herbs like Italian parsley, basil, and thyme add a fresh, aromatic touch. The broth strikes a balance between hearty and brothy, depending on the cook's preference for more liquid. This soup cooks gently to develop a comforting texture with softened vegetables and shredded chicken, making it suitable as a nourishing meal or a warming starter.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
284 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 garlic diced, cloves
- 3 carrot peeled and sliced
- 2 potato peeled and chopped medium
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 to 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 lb. chicken tenderloins or rotisserie chicken, or chicken breasts
- 2 Tablespoons Italian parsley diced, fresh
- 2 teaspoons basil diced, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- *If you like it more on the "brothy" side add 2 more cups of chicken broth
Instructions
- In large stock pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often. Add garlic, carrots and potatoes. Add chicken stock, salt, and pepper and stir. Add chicken tenders and lower heat to low and cover. Let cook for 30-40 minutes or until carrots and onions are tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Shred chicken and add parsley, basil and thyme. Let cook for 5 more minutes. Taste and season accordingly.
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Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken reduces total cooking time while keeping the flavor authentic.
- Adjust the amount of broth by adding extra chicken stock if you prefer a thinner, brothier soup.
- Season with salt and pepper toward the end to ensure balanced seasoning after all ingredients have cooked.
Nutrition Information
Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
1279mg
(53%)
Potassium
1096mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
5240IU
(105%)
Vitamin C
15.1mg
(17%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1279mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 1096mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 5240IU | 105% |
| Vitamin C | 15.1mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.