Comforting Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup
Warm up with this Comforting Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup, a delightful blend of tender chicken, sweet corn, and fresh herbs. This nourishing recipe is perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a little pick-me-up. With its rich flavors and hearty texture, every bowl feels like a cozy hug from the inside out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced
- 2 cups fresh corn (or 1 cup frozen)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and diced chicken; cook until the chicken is browned on all sides.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and stir in corn and thyme; let it simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg