Chicken Vegetable Soup l The Recipe Rebel

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth can be more nutritious, while water is a budget-friendly option.

Add oil to a large dutch oven or soup pot (about 4-5 quarts) and warm over medium-high heat.

Add celery, carrots and onion. Cook and stir for 5-6 minutes, until onion has softened.

Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute.

Add chicken broth, tomatoes, uncooked chicken, potatoes and bay leaf. Stir and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce to medium-low, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.

Remove chicken from the pot and shred. Stir back in with the spinach.

Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. Serve.

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