Spring Chicken Soup is hearty, comforting, and loaded with flavor. Tender chicken and spring veggies make a delicious combination for a savory, homemade soup!
Spring Chicken Soup
Soup recipes are the name of my game, friends!
I absolutely love soup and eat it weekly…and I’m not kidding! I just love how it warms you up and fills your soul…like a hug in a bowl, if you will.
I’m not ashamed to admit that I often reach for the canned kind during the week. But, on the weekends, or when I’m feeling fancy, I whip up my own. From this easy cheeseburger soup, to that instant pot tomato basil soup, and this mushroom barley soup, I love it all.
This spring chicken soup recipe is my latest (and tastiest) creation. It features tender chicken, lots of vegetables, and a savory, hearty broth.
You really can’t get any cozier than this chicken vegetable soup. Not only is it a breeze to whip up, but it’ll be a family favorite for years to come.
Ingredients in Spring Vegetable Soup:
- Unsalted butter
- Celery
- Carrots
- Onion
- Minced garlic
- Asparagus
- Dried basil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lemon
- Corn
- Peas
- Chicken breasts
- Chicken broth
- Dried rosemary
How to Make Easy Spring Chicken Soup:
- In a large pot over medium heat, add butter, celery, carrots, and onions. Cook until softened. Then add the asparagus, garlic, dried basil, salt, pepper, dried rosemary, and lemon juice.
- Continually stir for one minute (prevents garlic from burning) and then pour in the chicken broth.
- Add in the chicken breasts and bring mixture to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and cover. Cook until there is no more pink and the chicken easily falls apart, about 15-20 min depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Once chicken is cooked, fish it out and shred it with a fork on a cutting board. Then add the chicken back into the broth along with the corn and peas.
- Let the broth simmer for a few minutes or until the corn and peas are cooked though, then serve and garnish with chopped parsley, optional.
How do I store this Chicken Noodle Soup?
Using an airtight container, store this soup in the refrigerator for up to five days. You can also freeze this soup for up to three to six months for best quality.
Do I have to use the vegetables in the recipe?
The wonderful thing about this soup is that you really can throw whatever vegetables you want in there. Make it your own and enjoy! Feel free to also add in mushrooms, bell peppers, zucchini, summer squash, or whatever other vegetables are currently in season.
Tips for Making the Best Spring Soup:
- If you don’t like or have asparagus, use whatever veggies you have on-hand. Broccoli, zucchini, or snap peas would be a delicious addition or substitution.
- Want to add more veggies? Feel free! This cozy soup would be perfect with zucchini, broccoli, or even sweet potatoes.
- If you want to add even more flavor, fresh basil and rosemary would work instead of the dried kind.
- Fresh, frozen, or canned corn works well in this spring chicken soup recipe.
- If you don’t have chicken breasts on-hand, chicken thighs would work just as well.
- You can swap vegetable broth for the chicken broth with delicious results.
Looking for More Chicken Soup Recipes? I’ve Got You Covered!
- Pesto Chicken Noodle Soup
- Slow Cooker Lightened Up Creamy Chicken Soup
- Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
- Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
Spring Chicken Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup chopped celery about two stalks
- 1 cup chopped carrots about 1-2 medium carrots
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup asparagus chopped into 1-inch length pieces
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ¾ teaspoon dried basil
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- Juice of half a lemon about ¾ tablespoon
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add butter, celery, carrots, and onions. Cook until softened. Then add the asparagus, garlic, dried basil, salt, pepper, dried rosemary, and lemon juice.
- Continually stir for one minute (prevents garlic from burning) and then pour in the chicken broth.
- Add in the chicken breasts and bring mixture to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and cover. Cook until there is no more pink and the chicken easily falls apart, about 15-20 min, depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Once chicken is cooked, remove from pot and shred it with a fork on a cutting board. Then add the chicken back into the broth, along with the corn and peas.
- Let the broth simmer for a few minutes or until the corn and peas are cooked though. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Store soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Soup can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to six months.
- See my tips and tricks for making this Spring Chicken Soup above the recipe box.
Jill Baker says
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