🥣 Quick Chicken Vegetable Soup (Serves 2–3)
🛒 Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 cup mixed veggies (frozen is totally fine: peas, corn, green beans)
1 cup cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
4 cups chicken broth
Salt & black pepper (to taste)
½ tsp dried oregano or thyme (optional)
Optional add-ins: a squeeze of lemon, a pinch of chili flakes, or noodles/rice
👩🍳 How to Make It (Super Easy)
Sauté aromatics
Heat olive oil in a pot. Add onion + garlic. Cook 2–3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Add veggies
Toss in carrots and mixed veggies. Stir for 1–2 minutes.
Pour in broth + chicken
Add chicken broth and cooked chicken. Bring to a gentle boil.
Season & simmer
Add salt, pepper, and herbs. Simmer 10–15 minutes.
Finish
Taste and adjust seasoning. Add lemon or chili flakes if you’re feeling fancy ✨
⚡ Ultra-Quick Shortcut (10-minute version)
Use rotisserie chicken + frozen veggies + boxed broth
Dump everything in a pot, boil 5 minutes, simmer 5 minutes → done 🔥
🧠 Make It Your Way
More filling: add noodles or rice
Low-carb: add extra veggies (zucchini, spinach)
Spicy: chili oil or sriracha
Creamy: swirl in a little milk or cream at the end
Want me to turn this into a one-pot meal prep version for the week or a sick-day comfort version?
