Chicken soup with veggies
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Oh, chicken soup! They call it food for the soul, so correct indeed! This chicken soup is full of goodness and flavor, and it’s super filling too. This gluten-free, dairy-free, chicken vegetable soup is a great winter meal. It has a low glycemic index and is high in proteins, so will fit easily into your wellness plan. It is useful for anyone trying to lose weight since it’s a low-carb, low-fat meal.
| Serves | Preparation Time | Cooking Time |
| 4 People | 5-10 Minutes | `10 to 15 Minutes. |
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp(tablespoons) olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 4 medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1/3-inch-thick slices
- 2 celery ribs, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 tsp(teaspoon) salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
Method
Step 1
Add water and broth to a simmer in a saucepan.
Step 2
Add chicken and simmer, uncovered for 6 minutes.
Step 3
Turn off the flame and cover the pan.
Step 4
Let it stand for about 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Step 5
Transfer chicken to a plate and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
Step 6
Reserve poaching liquid, uncovered.
Step 7
Heat oil in a pot.
Step 8
Cook onion heavy pot, covered, over moderate heat, occasionally stirring, until softened but not browned, for about 6 minutes.
Step 9
Add garlic and stir, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 10
Add carrots, red bell pepper, celery, salt, and pepper and cook, covered, occasionally stirring, until softened or for about 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 11
Add poaching liquid kept aside and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 12
While vegetables are cooking, shred chicken into 1/4-inch-wide strips (about 1 inch long). When vegetables simmer enough, add chicken into the soup. Garnish with parsley.
Nutritional Information
| Calories | 75 | Calories from Fat | 26 |
| Total Fat | 2.8 g 4% | Saturated Fat | 0.8 g 4% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | Monounsaturated Fat | 1.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 10 mg 3% | Sodium | 945 mg 39% |
| Potassium | 154.24 mg 4% | Carbohydrates | 8.6 g 3% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g 4% | Sugars | 1.3 g |
| Protein | 3.6 g | Vitamin A | 37% |
| Calcium | 2% | Vitamin C | 2% |
| Iron | 5% |
*Based on a 2000 calorie diet
