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A steaming bowl of homemade low sodium vegetable soup with fresh ingredients on a wooden table

Low Sodium Chicken Soup

A hearty and flavorful bowl of low sodium chicken soup, made with natural ingredients and fresh herbs.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pieces Chicken breast (boneless, skinless) Chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 medium Carrots Chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped
  • 1 large Onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 leaves Bay leaves
  • 1 tsp Fresh thyme or dried
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 6 cups Low sodium chicken broth Homemade or store-bought

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large pot over medium heat and sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken, broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and let it simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Remove chicken, shred it with a fork, then return it to the soup.
  • Add lemon juice, season with black pepper, and serve hot.

Notes

For extra nutrients, add a handful of spinach or kale before serving!
Keyword chicken soup, healthy, low sodium