How To Make Healthy Chicken Soup Recipe | The Most Delicious Chicken Soup

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade broth is fresher, while water is cost-effective.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Kale is nutrient-rich, and cabbage is often less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant

Add chicken pieces to the pot; cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil

Reduce heat to low; add bay leaves and thyme

Simmer for 30 minutes, skimming any foam that rises

Remove chicken; shred meat and discard bones

Return shredded chicken to the pot

Add diced tomatoes and spinach; cook until spinach wilts, about 3-4 minutes

Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving

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