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.
Lisa says
I made this soup last Friday for my mom because she was getting over a bout of sickness. Plus, I love chicken soup. It’s one of the best recipes I have made. I always make tweaks and did a few minor ones here. However; nothing but adding a few extra spices and some garlic. We all loved it and have had it multiple times. I have a picture to post but don’t know where to. Thank you!
Sara says
So happy to hear you enjoyed it, thank you for reporting back!
Dot Nelson says
This recipe is almost exactly like mine. I started years ago making vegetable soup and tweaked it over time. My husband loves gardening so we had tomatoes, corn, butter beans, grean beans and potatoes, etc. We would freeze the vegetables each year. I would used the frozen vegetables from the past year to cook about 16 plus quarts of chicken and vegetable soup at the time. It was so great to have on hand and to share. Over time I added seasonings similar to this recipe and it got even better! Thanks for your written recipe because I would just guess at the quantities!
Sara says
So glad you’re enjoying this recipe! Thanks for writing in!
Dot Nelson says
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Chamila says
We just enjoyed the soup . It was delicious . I added cabbage about 1/2 cup as I didn’t have celery. It was good . Even kids love it . Thanks for sharing
Sara says
So happy to hear you enjoyed it, thanks for reporting back!
Mama Maggie's Kitchen says
It looks incredibly delicious. I wish this were in front of me.
Judy says
I madeleted this soup for lunch today, and it was delicious ❤❤❤
I will definitely make this again! Thanks
Sara says
So happy to hear you enjoyed it, I appreciate you reporting back!
Marvin Huffman says
Wife said she wanted to try this. Looked healthy. Together we put this together. Wife didn’t want to waste a 1/2 can of green beans or the rest of a small package of frozen corn, so we added all. I don’t think it changed the goodness of the soup, in fact, I like vegetables. Darn good soup. Very good recipe. Gotta feeling we will be making this again. I had seconds.
Sara says
Yay so glad to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks for reporting back!
Petite Style Beauty says
In this weather I cannot do without a deliciously hot soup at least once a week. The chicken veggie soup is a classic. Thanks for sharing your version!
Angela Federica says
this looks so tasty girl! Would love to give a try!
Becca Wilson says
This soup looks like it would be incredible. I really need to give this one a try!
Vasu Devan says
It looks absolutely appetizing . It also looks like a complete healthy meal. and for the vegetarians, just keep the chicken out and this recipe should be great.
Sara LaFountain says
We just made this soup for dinner tonight. This was filling and delicious and the kids even loved it!
Nati says
I love soup! And this one sounds so tasty and healthy, right up my alley!
Jasmine Hewitt says
nothing beats homemade chicken soup! i can see myself making this soon
Danielle says
Oh this looks so yummy! I absolutely love soup in the winter time to warm me up. Will make this this week.
Rosey says
It looks so good to me. I would take out the chicken and just make it veggie for my portion and leave the chicken in for the kids.
Jackline A says
Tis’ the season for soup making for me and I I’m definitely going to try this out! It looks delicious and so straightforward to make.
Tiffany Barry says
This looks delicious! I could see myself using up any leftover chicken or vegetables that are about to go bad.
Elizabeth Keene says
Oh my, gosh! This looks so delicious and hearty! I just bought myself a whole chicken and I know exactly what I’ll be making for dinner tonight. Can’t wait to try this recipe out!
Xoxo – Elizabeth
Danielle Wolter says
This is perfect for cold winter days! I love a good chicken soup. Especially with a slow cooker option. And the colors in your photos are so beautiful! So bright and colorful!
Stacie says
That looks so good! I have a fridge full of turkey right now, so I think I’ll try this with all that delicious turkey goodness. Om nom nom.