Chicken Cabbage Soup

Super easy yet hearty and satisfying, this soup is comfort food for the soul. Loads of chicken and veggies create a nourishing and heartwarming dinner. Additionally, the perfect balance of acidity ramps up classic chicken soup to Soup-er Good!

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 363kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, and cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 bay leaf
2 cups cabbage, chopped
6 cups chicken stock
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley minced for garnish

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium-high heat.
When the oil is hot, add chopped chicken breast, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, until it's no longer pink inside, 8-10 minutes.
Add celery, onion, carrots, garlic, and thyme to the same pot. Cook and occasionally stir to prevent burning until the vegetable is slightly softened and the garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and bay leaf. Mix well until the paste is fully combined, then add in chopped cabbage and chicken broth, and stir until combined.
Bring to a boil, then taste and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Reduce the heat to medium-low and then simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the cabbage is tender.
Garnish with fresh parsley, pour into a bowl, and serve.

Notes

If you prefer tomato puree over tomato paste, reduce the broth by a ¼ cup.
If your soup is too thin, you can make a slurry with flour, cornstarch, or arrowroot powder. Simmer it until it thickens, and you're good to go.
Leftover rotisserie, grilled, or smoked chicken or turkey makes a great soup base.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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