Whole30 Homemade Chicken Vegetable Soup

Warm, nourishing, and packed with flavor, this Whole30 Homemade Chicken Vegetable Soup is the ultimate healthy comfort food. Brimming with tender chunks of shredded chicken, a medley of fresh vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and spinach, and seasoned with fragrant herbs like thyme and oregano, this hearty soup is both satisfying and wholesome. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, it comes together easily in just 50 minutes, making it ideal for busy lifestyles. Plus, it's gluten-free, dairy-free, and compliant with Whole30 guidelines, ensuring every spoonful is as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve it steaming hot for a cozy, guilt-free meal that’s perfect any time of year.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth (Whole30 compliant)
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chicken breasts to the pot and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until thoroughly cooked. Remove them from the pot and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent and the vegetables start to soften.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil.

Step 5

While the broth is coming to a boil, shred or dice the cooked chicken.

Step 6

Add the shredded chicken, zucchini, tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the pot.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes until all the vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Stir in the baby spinach and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted.

Step 9

Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings if needed.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy your Whole30 Homemade Chicken Vegetable Soup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2874.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1332.9

Total Fat 49.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 385.6mg	0%
Sodium 6438.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g	0%
Total Sugars 24.4g
Protein 163.4g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 414.3mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 3649.5mg	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: 33.4%

Protein: 49.2%

Carbs: 17.4%