This chicken vegetable soup is full of shredded chicken, vegetables and potatoes, all in a savory tomato broth. An easy and healthy dinner option that the whole family will love!
Soup is my kids’ favorite way to eat their veggies, and this chicken vegetable soup is a colorful mix of nutritious ingredients that happen to taste amazing together. Serve your soup with a side of cornbread or garlic knots for a complete meal.
Soup is one of my favorite things to make for dinner, especially on a cold day. My girls happen to love soup too, and this chicken vegetable soup is a current favorite. It’s chock full of tender chicken and a rainbow of veggies for a simple yet satisfying dinner.
How do you make chicken vegetable soup?
This soup starts with the classic base of onions, carrots and celery. You can use any type of cooked chicken here such as roasted cubed chicken, shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken.
The veggies are sauteed in a little butter, and then more ingredients go into the mix including the chicken, tomatoes, and potatoes.
The soup should simmer until the potatoes are tender, and then you can stir in the last of the veggies which include corn and green beans. Add a little parsley and dinner is served!
What vegetables do you put in a chicken soup?
The beauty of this soup is you can really customize it to fit whatever vegetables and protein you already have in the fridge. Don’t have chicken? Try ground beef or smoked sausage. Other great add-ins or substitutions include
- Pasta
- Beans
- Butternut Squash
- Leeks
- Peas
- Ham
- Bacon
What seasonings go in vegetable soup?
I season this soup with garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Don’t have Italian seasoning? Use equal parts of dried parsley, oregano and basil to make your own.
How do you make slow cooker chicken soup?
You can easily adapt this recipe for the slow cooker. Simply combine all the ingredients except for the parsley in a crock pot and cook on LOW for 2-4 hours or until the potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Can you freeze chicken soup?
This chicken vegetable soup makes a good candidate for the freezer. Just be aware, when you thaw the soup some of the vegetables and potatoes may be softer, but the flavor is still delicious.
Chicken vegetable soup is on my table almost every week during the colder months. It’s super filling and I love that it’s really a complete meal in one pot. Best of all, it helps my kids to get their veggies in!
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Chicken Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 2 carrots peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced
- 2 stalks celery thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or cubed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 15 ounce can diced tomatoes do not drain
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 large Russet potato peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup diced green beans fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery to the pot.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the chicken, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, chicken broth and potato to the pot; bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
- Stir in the corn and green beans and cook for 5 minutes more. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Claire says
Can the diced tomatoes be left out of this? If yes do any changes need to be made?
Sara says
It’s fine to leave the tomatoes out!
Jess says
This is my new favorite soup! Added a couple zucchini’s and lima beans in lieu of the green beans. Amazing!!
Aver Duffman says
This has been my “go to” recipe for some time now. Especially for a friend or family gathering. It is a rave among my guests . Good Job 😷 . The only thing I do different is add about 6 oz. of cook pasta and a little more broth. Aver
Kelsey says
Do you think this would be freezable?
Sara says
Yes that should be fine!
Brooke ames says
Can i slow cook this in a crock pot?
Sara says
Yes there are crock pot instructions towards the bottom of the post!
Michelle Jump says
Can you use vegetable broth instead of chicken?
Sara says
Yes that’s fine!
Aver Duffman says
I really liked the flavor.
Carolyn says
The recipe was delicious! I just made. I did add some summer squash plus added Knorr vegetable soup which at a little extra taste. Will continue to make this.