Collard Greens Chicken Vegetable Soup (Printer-friendly)

Nourishing soup with tender chicken, potatoes, and collard greens in savory broth. Gluten-free and dairy-free.

# What You Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 14 ounces), or 3 thighs

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 large yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
06 - 4 cups collard greens, stems removed and leaves chopped
07 - 3 garlic cloves, minced

→ Broth & Seasonings

08 - 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 1 bay leaf
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Oil

13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until vegetables are softened.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add chicken breasts or thighs to the pot, followed by diced potatoes, chicken broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
04 - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
05 - Remove cooked chicken from the pot and shred using two forks until no large pieces remain.
06 - Return shredded chicken to the soup. Add chopped collard greens and simmer for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until greens are tender.
07 - Discard the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • High in nutrients thanks to fresh vegetables and lean protein.
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just one hour.
  • Naturally dairy-free and gluten-free.
  • Perfect for meal prep and even better as leftovers.
02 -
  • Ensure the potatoes are cut into uniform pieces so they cook evenly.
  • Always check the labels of your prepared chicken broth to confirm it is truly gluten-free.
  • Removing the stems from the collard greens ensures a more tender texture in the finished soup.
Go back