One-Pot Chicken and Vegetable Soup
This one-pot chicken and vegetable soup is a weeknight winner in our house and great for meal-prep since it's magically even better the next day!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 272kcal
Ingredients
- 2 TBSP unsalted butter
- 3 strips of scallions (white and green portions chopped + separated)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped
- 1-2 carrots, chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- salt and pepper to taste (see notes)
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- 1 15 oz can cannellini beans, drained/rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (canned or frozen)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken*
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- juice of 1 lime
- extra lime wedges to garnish
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
- a dollop of fresh sour cream
- grated Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack Cheese
- fresh chopped basil
- crushed corn chips tortilla or fritos are great
Instructions
- Grab a dutch oven or a large pot and heat to medium-high.
- Melt your butter until frothy then add the white portion of your scallions (save the green for later), celery, carrot, and bell pepper. Sauté until tender.
- Add corn, garlic, salt and pepper (start with 1/2 tsp, add more to taste later) oregano, and cumin. Stir well and continue to cook for an additional minute.
- Add broth, beans, and corn and bring to a simmer, then add your cooked shredded chicken and scallion greens.
- Cover and simmer for an additional 10 minutes (may simmer longer if you prefer veggies to soften even further) and season with any additional salt + pepper, to taste.
- Uncover, add spinach and lime juice, and stir.
- Once spinach has wilted serve with your choice of toppings. Enjoy some today and squirrel some away for tomorrow - the leftovers ROCK!
Notes
* This would also be a great use of any leftover chicken you may have from meal-prep for the week.
I'll frequently roast a whole chicken at the start of the week for salads, soups, and sandwiches, or make a few split chicken breasts (or thighs) in my Instant Pot. So easy and a total lifesaver for throwing together healthy meals during a busy week!
Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 837mg | Potassium: 626mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4593IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg
