Easy Brothy Chicken Soup

When you want something light, warm, and deeply comforting, this easy brothy chicken soup is the answer. It’s simple, soothing, and perfect for quiet evenings or chilly days when you want real food without extra heaviness. Clear, savory broth and tender chicken make this a forever favorite.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in chicken broth and add chicken breasts.
5. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
7. Remove chicken, shred, then return to the pot and stir in parsley.

Tip

For extra-clear broth, keep the soup at a gentle simmer instead of a rolling boil.

This is one of those simple soups you’ll come back to whenever you need something warm and grounding. Save it now so it’s ready when you need it most.

Easy Brothy Chicken Soup

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• Author: Laura HRecipes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

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A light, soothing chicken soup with clear broth, tender chicken, and simple vegetables, perfect for cozy winter meals.

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Ingredients

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1 tbsp olive oil

1 small yellow onion, diced

2 carrots, sliced

2 celery stalks, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

6 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp dried thyme

1 bay leaf

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 5 minutes until softened.

3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Pour in chicken broth and add chicken breasts.

5. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil.

6. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.

7. Remove chicken, shred, then return to the pot and stir in parsley.

Notes

Keep the soup at a gentle simmer for the clearest broth and cleanest flavor.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Category: Soup
• Method: Simmering
• Cuisine: American