This cozy, nourishing soup is light yet satisfying, perfect for busy weeknights or calm weekends at home. Tender chicken, hearty kale, and simple vegetables come together in a clean, comforting broth. It’s the kind of feel-good soup you’ll want to keep on repeat all season long.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups chopped fresh kale, stems removed
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts, chicken broth, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, then return it to the pot along with kale.
- Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until the kale is tender, then stir in lemon juice and serve warm.
Tip
For extra depth without heaviness, let the soup rest off heat for 5 minutes before serving so the flavors settle together.
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Healthy Chicken & Kale Soup
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
A light and comforting chicken soup made with tender chicken, fresh kale, and simple vegetables in a clean, cozy broth.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 cups chopped fresh kale, stems removed
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add chicken breasts, chicken broth, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
6. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, then return it to the pot along with kale.
7. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until the kale is tender, then stir in lemon juice and serve warm.
Notes
Let the soup rest off heat for 5 minutes before serving for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American