Heart-Healthy Classic Homemade Chicken Broth Soup

Warm your soul and nourish your body with this Heart-Healthy Classic Homemade Chicken Broth Soup, a timeless comfort food reinvented with your heart in mind. Packed with lean, protein-rich chicken breasts, vibrant antioxidant-rich vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, and fragrant herbs such as thyme and parsley, this recipe is both wholesome and flavorful. Simmered gently in low-sodium chicken broth, it’s the perfect balance of simplicity and depth of flavor, with no unnecessary sodium or unhealthy fats. Ready in under two hours and yielding six generous servings, it’s a perfect choice for meal prep or a cozy family dinner. Serve this delicious, heart-healthy chicken soup on its own or pair it with whole-grain bread for a complete, satisfying meal that supports a healthy lifestyle.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped
• 2 medium Carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks Celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 leaves Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt, optional
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, stirring frequently until fragrant.

Step 4

Place the chicken breasts into the pot and pour in the low-sodium chicken broth.

Step 5

Add the bay leaves, fresh thyme, and freshly ground black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 7

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let simmer for 60 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 8

After an hour, remove the chicken breasts and set them aside on a cutting board to cool slightly.

Step 9

Remove and discard the bay leaves from the pot.

Step 10

Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks.

Step 11

Return the shredded chicken to the pot and allow the soup to simmer for another 10 minutes.

Step 12

Taste the soup and add salt if desired, keeping in mind the heart-healthy approach.

Step 13

Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley to enhance flavor and presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2636.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	960.3

Total Fat 31.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 295.8mg	0%
Sodium 1542.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 39.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 21.0g
Protein 128.0g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 191.6mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 1854.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.6%

Protein: 53.8%

Carbs: 16.7%