Herb Chicken Soup with Spring Vegetables Recipe

Name: Herb Chicken Soup with Spring Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus 1 tablespoon chopped; 3 sprigs fresh tarragon, plus 1 tablespoon chopped; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 medium carrots, sliced; 1 stalk celery, sliced; 3 long strips lemon zest; 4 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds), skin removed; 4 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth, or homemade; 1 bunch medium asparagus, thick ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch segments; 1/3 cup fresh or frozen peas; 5 medium shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced

Servings: persons

3 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus 1 tablespoon chopped
3 sprigs fresh tarragon, plus 1 tablespoon chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 small onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
3 long strips lemon zest
4 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds), skin removed
4 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth, or homemade
1 bunch medium asparagus, thick ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch segments
1/3 cup fresh or frozen peas
5 medium shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced

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Tie parsley, tarragon, and thyme sprigs and bay leaf together with kitchen twine and place in a large saucepan with onion, carrots, celery, lemon zest, and chicken breasts.
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Pour in broth and bring to a boil over high heat.
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Immediately reduce heat to low and skim surface.
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Cover and cook until chicken is firm to touch, about 20 minutes.
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Remove from heat and transfer chicken to a platter.
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When chicken is cool enough to handle, pull meat in large strips from bones; discard bones.
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Add asparagus, peas, and mushrooms to broth.
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Cook until vegetables are tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
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Remove herb bundle, return chicken to broth and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 more minutes.
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Pour soup into 4 large bowls and garnish with chopped parsley and tarragon.

657

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus 1 tablespoon chopped, 3 sprigs fresh tarragon, plus 1 tablespoon chopped, 3 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Herb Chicken Soup with Spring Vegetables falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Herb Chicken Soup with Spring Vegetables

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