Easy Chicken Soup
This recipe is perfect for when you want a cozy bowl of soup, fast!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ Large yellow onion diced
- 3 Carrots sliced into rounds
- 3-4 Celery stalks sliced
- 4 Cups low sodium chicken broth
- 4 Cups water
- 2 Dried bay leaves
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley roughly chopped
- Fresh dill roughly chopped
For the Chicken
- 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3-4 Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ Teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
In a large, heavy bottomed pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots and celery and season with salt and pepper. Stir and cook the vegetables until tender; about 5-7 minutes.
Add the chicken broth, water, and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the chicken. Season the chicken thighs liberally with salt, pepper and the garlic powder. In a large skillet or cast iron pan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Cook the chicken thighs for 5 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken to a plate and cut into pieces.
Add the chicken to the broth and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes to meld all the flavors.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt or pepper as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and dill.
Serve hot!
Keyword chicken soup, easy dinner, soup