If you are looking for a healthy, nourishing, and kid approved dinner, this homemade chicken veggie soup is one of our absolute favourites.
It is packed with wholesome vegetables, rich bone broth nutrients, and tender chicken that literally falls off the bone. My kids ask for this every single week, and honestly, I don’t blame them.
The best part? You can make it in under an hour using a pressure cooker, or slow cook it if you prefer. It is also perfect for bulk cooking and meal prep, and somehow tastes even better the next day.
Why This Chicken Veggie Soup Works
This recipe is a go to in our house because it is:
• Packed with vegetables and nutrients
• Rich in protein and bone broth goodness
• Easy to make in one pot
• Perfect for meal prep
• Freezer friendly
• Kid friendly and comforting
It is also a great way to boost nutrients without kids even noticing, especially when you include ingredients like bone broth and optional liver powder.
Ingredients
Vegetables
• Pumpkin
• Leek
• Brown onion
• Red onion
• Garlic
• Sweet potato
• Potato
• Carrots
Protein and pantry
• Chicken cutlets (bone in for extra flavour)
• Italian bean mix
Flavour and nutrients
• Chicken bone broth powder
• Chicken bone broth concentrate
• Fresh parsley & oregano
• Fresh thyme
Optional boost
• Liver powder (great for iron and extra nutrients)
Liquid
• Hot water
How To Make Chicken Veggie Soup (Pressure Cooker Method)
Step 1
Sauté onion, leek and garlic in your pot until soft and fragrant.
Step 2
Add all chopped vegetables to the pressure cooker.
Step 3
Place the chicken cutlets on top. Keeping the bones in adds extra flavour and nutrients.
Step 4
Add the Italian bean mix.
Step 5
Pour in the sautéed onion mixture.
Step 6
Add chicken bone broth powder and bone broth concentrate for a rich, nourishing base.
Step 7
Optional: add liver powder for an extra nutrient boost.
Step 8
Add thyme, oregano and parsley.
Step 9
Pour in hot water until everything is covered.
Step 10
Give everything a good mix.
Step 11
Seal and cook in the pressure cooker until the chicken is tender and falling off the bone (around 40 to 60 minutes depending on your cooker).
Slow Cooker Option
Prefer to slow cook? Follow the same steps and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
Serving
Once cooked, remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the soup.
Serve warm in bowls for dinner, or store for lunches and leftovers.
Meal Prep and Storage Tips
This soup is perfect for batch cooking.
• Store in the fridge for up to 3 days
• Freeze in portions for easy meals
• Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave
It truly tastes even better the next day once all the flavours have developed.
Why Add Bone Broth?
Bone broth is a simple way to boost nutrition in meals. It adds:
• Protein
• Collagen
• Essential minerals
We love adding both bone broth powder and concentrate for maximum flavour and goodness. We recommend these bone broths
