Best Summer Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipes

SUMMER CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
• Add garlic and oregano and cook just until garlic begins to sizzle.
• Stir in corn and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and garlic is golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Stir in broth, tomato sauce, chicken, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
• Add okra and zucchini, reduce heat and simmer until okra is tender, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, brush flatbreads all over with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a baking sheet and broil until just toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Cut into wedges.
• Remove soup from heat and stir in green onions and basil.
• Serve with toasted flatbread on the side.

SUMMER CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until it begins to soften.
• Add the white parts of the green onions (do not discard the green parts), the garlic, paprika, salt, pepper and stir. Cook for another 2 more minutes or until the garlic becomes aromatic and the onion has softened a bit.
• Add the white kidney beans and chicken broth to the pot. Start with 4 cups and then add more if necessary. I added 5 cups in total but it depends how thick you want the soup. Bring to a boil then turn down the heat to a medium and cook the beans for about 5 minutes, just until the soup slightly thickens from the beans.
• Add the corn, chicken, green beans, and zucchini to the pot, stir everything together and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until the green beans and zucchini are cooked to your liking. At this point taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary.
• Stir in the dill, lime juice and the green parts of the green onions.
• Serve the soup hot topped with sour cream or yogurt and Monterey Jack cheese.

SUMMER CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken in 2 batches. Transfer to a plate.
• Stir water and soup mix into the skillet and bring to a boil over high heat. Return chicken to skillet.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini and cook 3 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes and spinach and cook 2 minutes or until noodles are tender. Stir in lemon juice.

SUMMER VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the next eight ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Stir in celery leaves and tomato paste. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

SUMMER CHICKEN-VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat. Add the bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the yellow squash and scallion whites and cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the vegetables and stir. Add 2 cups water and the chili beans; bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Add the chicken and corn and simmer until the corn is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the basil and lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Top each serving with shredded cheese, sour cream and the scallion greens.

GARDEN VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in large, heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium-low heat. Once hot, add the leeks, garlic, and a pinch of salt and sweat until they begin to soften, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Add the carrots, potatoes, and green beans and continue to cook for 4 to 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add the tomatoes, corn kernels, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the vegetables are fork tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and add the parsley and lemon juice. Season, to taste, with kosher salt. Serve immediately.

SUMMER VEGETABLE SOUP WITH ANDOUILLE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring often, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon.
• Add the potatoes, wax beans, green beans, corn, tomato paste, thyme, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the pot and stir to coat. Add 4 cups water and the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Add the sausage to the pot and return the soup to a simmer; season with salt. Top each serving with the tomato, parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.