Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup chopped cabbage
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp turmeric (optional)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 4–5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and diced tomato. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and stir in salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and turmeric.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add broccoli and cabbage. Cook for another 5–7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  6. Stir in the shredded chicken and simmer for 5 minutes, until heated through and the vegetables are tender.
  7. Add lemon juice and fresh parsley. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy your comforting homemade soup!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4–6

Serving Tip: Serve warm on its own or with whole-grain bread for a satisfying meal.