This simple Detox Chicken and Vegetable Soup is SUPER tasty but will leave you feeling amazing. It's healthy, you can make it in your slow cooker, and it's vegan friendly with a few substitutions! Whole30/Paleo approved and freezer friendly.
2packed cups chopped fresh spinachor one package frozen
Instructions
In a large pot, sauté the onions, celery, carrots, and bell pepper in olive oil (2 tablespoons) over medium-high heat until tender and starting to brown (about 5 minutes).
Add the 2 cloves of minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute)
Add chicken broth (6 cups), zucchini, cauliflower, and the can of diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
Add the two chicken breasts (whole), season the soup with salt and pepper, cover, and simmer on low for 25 minutes.
Remove the chicken breasts, shred using two forks, and place back in pot.
Add the spinach and stir until wilted.
Serve.
Notes
For a slow cooker version: add all ingredients to slow cooker except for spinach. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Remove chicken and shred, return back to the pot, and add spinach.
For a vegetarian/vegan version: Substitute the chicken with chickpeas and replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth.
Freeze the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.