Soup: Homemade Chicken Soup

Simple, hearty chicken soup with vegetables with that real homely feel.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 75 mins

Total Time: 80 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast

Health benefits of Homemade Chicken Soup

Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when discussing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) management.

For individuals grappling with PCOS, the internal hormonal turbulence can be overwhelming, often leading to a spike in testosterone and androgen levels. This is where vitamin B6 comes into the spotlight. Acting as a balancer, vitamin B6 diligently works behind the scenes to keep these hormones in check, ensuring they don't surge beyond desirable levels. It is this equilibrium that becomes paramount for those earnestly looking to curtail the excessive flow of testosterone and androgen. In the broader spectrum of PCOS management, incorporating foods rich in vitamin B6, like chicken breast, can be a strategic move, providing both nutritional sustenance and hormonal balance.

Ingredients

1 tsp pepper
1 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cups chopped or diced chicken breasts
8 cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped carrots
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 tbsps italian seasoning

Instructions

1. Salt and pepper whole chicken breasts and cook in a skillet with pan spray until browned on the outside and cooked through.

2. Rough chop the cooked breasts and return to the skillet and set aside.

3. Heat olive oil in a soup pot and add onions, salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes.

4. Add carrots, celery and Italian seasoning and cook until vegetables start to soften.

5. Heat chopped chicken in the skillet until hot and add a small amount of broth to de-glaze the pan. Add chicken and broth to vegetables.

6. Add remaining broth to soup pot, heat to a boil, reduce heat and cook on low for 1 hour or until carrots are completely soft.

7. Note: brown rice or tiny egg noodles are a good addition. I cook them separately and add a little to my bowl.

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