Weight loss Soup

Weight Loss Soup is one of those recipes that quietly becomes a regular in your rotation. It’s simple, comforting, and genuinely satisfying without feeling heavy!

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

1 cup celery chopped
1 cup carrots sliced
1 medium zucchini sliced and then cut in half pieces
1 medium onion diced
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes
1 small can of mushrooms you could also use fresh, if you prefer
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter
3 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried basil
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp garlic minced
5 cup low sodium beef broth + extra in case some boils down

Method

Pound chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thick
In a Large saute pan, heat the butter until melted then add the chicken
Cook each side for about 5 minutes or until browned and cooked through,
Remove from pan and slice into bite sized pieces, set aside
In the same pan, heat the olive oil, onion and minced garlic on medium/high heat.
Saute until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
Add in the rest of the vegetables and saute for another 10 minutes.
Add the can of diced tomatoes
Pour in the 5 C. of beef broth, if some boils down, you can always add more.
Add in the bay leaves, dried parsley and basil.
Add in the chicken.
Simmer on medium heat until the vegetables are tender.