Cold Season Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup

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It's been a pretty bad season for colds in my house. This soup works miracles for us and keeps us feeling healthy with a tasty blend of chicken, sweet potato, rosemary, and thyme. It comes together in about an hour.

Submitted by CharlotteA
Updated on December 5, 2024
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed

  • 4 medium carrots, chopped

  • 1 large sweet potato, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth, divided

  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion

  • 2 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme

  • 1 large sprig fresh rosemary

  • ¼ cup water, or to taste

  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots and sweet potato; cook and stir for about 5 minutes, adding a splash of chicken broth if veggies begin to burn before they are soft. Add onion. Cover and cook, stirring every few minutes, until sweet potato is soft, about 5 more minutes.

  2. While sweet potatoes are cooking, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and saute until browned, 3 to 5 minutes, adding a dash of olive oil if needed. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add remaining chicken broth, thyme sprigs, and rosemary sprig. Add water if there is not enough broth.

  3. Bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until all veggies are thoroughly cooked and flavors have melded together, 30 to 45 minutes.

  4. Season with pepper and remove herb sprigs before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

226 Calories
7g Fat
23g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 226
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 175mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 19g 38%
Vitamin C 8mg 8%
Calcium 56mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 534mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.