Description
This Summer Chicken Vegetable Soup is a refreshing and nutritious dish packed with vibrant vegetables and tender chicken, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Precooked shredded chicken
Bell pepper
Zucchini
Green beans
Corn
Green onion
Garlic
Chicken broth
Smoked paprika
Fresh dill
White kidney beans
Lime juice
Salt
Pepper
Shredded Monterey Jack
Plain yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, precooked shredded chicken, and bring to a simmer.
- Add the chopped green onion, minced garlic, and smoked paprika; stir to combine.
- Incorporate the bell pepper, zucchini, green beans, corn, and white kidney beans into the pot.
- Let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in fresh dill and lime juice, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and a dollop of yogurt or sour cream.
Notes
For raw chicken, poach it in the broth before adding veggies. Use fresh or frozen veggies for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Summer Chicken Vegetable Soup, chicken soup, vegetable soup, summer recipes, healthy soup