Description

This Rest & Restore Chicken Vegetable Soup brings together tender chicken, hearty veggies, and a comforting broth for a meal that feels grounding and supportive. It’s simple, satisfying, and packed with nutrients to help you stay steady through the holidays, busy workweeks, or those cold nights when your body needs something warm and restorative.

Why You’ll Love This Soup

Made with whole, simple ingredients
High in fiber and low in saturated fat
Supports immunity and digestion
Light, yet filling and energizing
Great for meal prep or freezing

Ingredients

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2–3 Tbsp olive oil
3 carrots, pealed and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 medium onion (white or yellow), chopped
2–3 cups cooked chicken (leftover wings, mostly white meat), shredded or diced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 cups chopped collards
1–1 1/2 cups cooked rice
6–8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1–1 1/2 Tbsp Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: Bread roll or crackers for serving

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Instructions

Build your flavor base:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add the hearty ingredients:
Stir in the chicken, mushrooms, collards, and rice.
Bring it together:
Pour in broth, add Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer & restore:
Reduce heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer gently for 10–15 minutes, allowing flavors to blend.
Serve & enjoy:
Ladle into bowls and pair with your favorite bread or crackers.

Notes

One Small Bite Health Benefits

Steady Strength & Lean Protein
Chicken provides lean protein to support muscle repair, energy, and immune function, especially when holiday stress or cold weather takes a toll.

Fiber for Gut Health
Carrots, celery, mushrooms, and corn offer fiber to support digestion, fullness, and blood sugar balance.

Low Saturated Fat, High Nutrition
Olive oil and vegetables keep the meal light but nourishing, helping you feel grounded without feeling weighed down.

Warmth + Immune Support
Veggies bring antioxidants, and broth helps promote hydration, and great during cold season or after long days.

Optional Swaps

Swap rice for farro or quinoa
Use bone broth for extra protein
Add spinach for more greens
Use leftover rotisserie chicken

Storage

Refrigerate for up to 4 days
Freeze for up to 3 months
Add a splash of broth when reheating if the rice thickens the soup

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes