The Best Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe VariationsOh, chicken soup they call it food for the soul, and it certainly hits the spot on a cold winter day or when Im under the weather. I also just love making this chicken soup and other soups during the winter to get some extra homemade bone broth into my diet. It seems like even healthier canned soup brands include less and less meat these days. If youve never made chicken soup from scratch before, I encourage you to try this simple recipe and savor the difference. Its a must try Chicken Vegetable Soup A Time Tested Recipe for Wellness. Theres a good reason why we think of chicken noodle soup when fighting a cold. True, we probably grew up being offered a steaming bowl at the first sign of sniffles, as our parents did before us. But there are practical reasons too for why soup is considered an elixir for good health. Immune Boosting. With herbal ingredients like parsley, turmeric, basil, and oregano, this chicken vegetable soup recipe helps fight the colds and flu we are all prone to especially in the winter months. Ive also made sure to add a heartier helping of veggies than found in traditional recipes to really boost the nutritional content. I cant go without mentioning the real star of this dish homemade chicken broth, chock full of immune boosting minerals and protein. Easy Chicken & Dumplings. Homemade bone broth made from grass fed beef, pastured poultry, or wild fish offers so many health benefits. Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe For Crock PotIn a large stockpot or soup pan, melt butter or heat. Add chicken broth bring to a boil. Simmer until all vegetables are tender and chicken is. Make and share this Chicken Vegetable Soup recipe from Food. Learn how to make Chicken and Vegetable Soup. MyRecipes has 70,000 tested recipes and videos to help you be a better cook. Chicken Vegetable Soup RecipesBone broth from grass fed sources is high in calcium, magnesium, and phosphorousrich in collagen for healthy hair, skin, and nailssoothing to the digestionhigh in gelatin, a good source of protein and the important amino acids proline and glycine. To make real bone broth, the animal bones need to be simmered for 2. But dont worry, there is a shortcut when theres no time for homemade broth I use this pre made option when I need bone broth in a pinch. Its grass fed, organic, long simmered, and avoids the hidden harmful ingredients in many other store bought broths. If you want to know more about broth as a superfood, check out my podcast interviews with Chef Lance Roll and Justin Mares where we discuss the benefits of broth and the many ways it can be used to improve your healthLow Glycemic. This chicken vegetable soup is a great low glycemic and high protein meal. It fits the profile of my Wellness Mama recipe requirements and for anyone trying to lose weight. Its also gluten and dairy free for those needing to avoid those ingredients. Simple Prep. Im opposed to extra dishes and like to keep as many meals as I can to one pot. Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe' title='Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe' />This recipe calls for boiling a whole chicken right in the stockpot. Everything else can be given a rough chop and thrown in. In fact this recipe takes only 1. Freezable. It sounds simple and clich, but the secret to successful meal planning is planning ahead. Consider making a big batch ahead of time and freeze it to have on hand if the sniffles hit. Delicious Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe. It sounds so good lets get simmeringChicken Vegetable Soup. Prep. 15mins. Cook. Total. 45mins. Author. Wellness Mama. Yield. A delicious and hearty warm vegetable soup that is packed with nutrients. Ingredients. 1 whole chicken or a few chicken legs or chicken breasts3 4 ribs of celery. Other herbs to taste rosemary, thyme, etc. Instructions. Boil chicken in large pot until cooked. Note If using chicken breast instead of whole chicken, chicken broth can be used in place of water. Remove cooked chicken from water and chop into small pieces. Add chopped celery, carrots, onions, and garlic cloves to boiling water. Add turmeric, curry, oregano, basil, cayenne, parsley, sea salt, pepper and garlic or herbs. I add 1 2 TBSP of each except cayenne, which I add about 12 tsp or to taste. Boil until vegetables are cooked. Add spinach, mushrooms, and broccoli. While stirring, add beaten eggs slowly so that they distribute it will look similar to egg drop soup. Boil 2 minutes until eggs are cooked, remove from heat and serve. Courses. Main. Cuisine. Soup. Like this recipeCheck out my new cookbook, or get all my recipes over 5. Other Chicken Vegetable Soup Variations Chicken Pot Pie Soup This creamy soup featured in the Wellness Mama cookbook uses arrowroot and coconut milk to thicken up the broth and skips the need for a pie crustSoothing Garlic Soup A favorite for immune boosting soup with a chicken broth base. Egg Drop Soup Soothing soup in 1. Of course, substitute freely with seasonal vegetables or simply with what you have on handKettle Fire Bone Broth For when youre short on time, and want pre made bone broth thats pretty gelatinous and made with organic ingredients.