Description
Busy Day Soup is a quick, hearty, and flavorful soup perfect for nights when time is short. Packed with vegetables, protein, and a savory broth, it’s a comforting meal that comes together in minutes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 cup cooked pasta or rice
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley or grated Parmesan
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add carrots, celery, and zucchini. Cook 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in cooked chicken, broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10–15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- If using, stir in cooked pasta or rice and heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan and serve warm.
Notes
This soup is very versatile—swap vegetables or protein based on what’s on hand. Freezes well for busy weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 2 cups)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: quick soup, easy chicken soup, weeknight dinner, healthy soup