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chicken soup in a white bowl with a spoon

5 Ingredient Chicken Soup

Chicken soup is made with just 5 ingredients and ready in an hour!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

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Course: Soup Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 5 Ingredient chicken soup
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Anne Lawton

5 Ingredient Chicken Soup

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast thighs or bone in chicken
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup celery chopped about 2-3 stalks
  • 1 cup carrots chopped about 3 to 4 carrots
  • 1 cup onion chopped 1 small or 1/2 large
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
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Instructions

  • Prepare: cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces and set them aside.
  • Place the chicken into a medium saucepan and add 3/4 cup of water. Cover the pan and cook on medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
  • Add the chopped vegtables to the pan with the chicken along with the broth. Cover and cook on low heat for 30 minutes longer.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan; shred it with two forks or use a knife to chop it.
  • Place the shredded chicken back into the pan with the vegetables. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are soft.

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Notes

Store leftover soup in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container
Freeze leftover soup in a freezer-safe container for up to three months. Thaw frozen soup in the refrigerator overnight.
Reheat leftover soup on top of the stove or in the microwave.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1.5Cup | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5466IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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