Description
This vibrant Chicken Thigh Soup with Vegetables and Herb Broth is a deeply nourishing meal that combines fresh vegetables and lean chicken, creating a balanced dish that's perfect for both comfort and vitality.
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 large Yellow onion, chopped
3 medium Carrots, chopped
3 medium Celery stalks, chopped
4–5 Garlic cloves, minced
8 cups Low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
2 Bay leaves
3–4 Fresh thyme sprigs
1–2 Fresh rosemary sprigs
1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp Fresh dill, chopped
4 cups Kale or spinach, chopped
1/2 Lemon, juice of
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season them generously with salt and black pepper on both sides
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken thighs and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pot and set aside
- Sauté Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables softe
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until aromatic
- Deglaze and Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary
- Return Chicken and Cook: Carefully return the chicken thighs to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes until cooked through
- Shred Chicken: Remove chicken from the pot and shred into bite-sized pieces
- Finish the Soup: Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir in chopped kale or spinach, parsley, and dill. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until greens have wilted
- Season and Serve: Squeeze in lemon juice and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper before serving
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and add beans or tofu.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg