Classic Threat Chicken Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A deeply comforting, herb-infused chicken soup with tender vegetables, designed to soothe like the best healer's potion in World of Warcraft. This American-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs olive oil, onion, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 2, peeled and diced carrots
• 2 stalks, diced celery
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 1/2 lbs, boneless and skinless chicken thighs
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced large onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks. Sauté for 8 minutes until vegetables are tender and aromatic, stirring occasionally.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 6 cups chicken broth, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Step 3: Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 25 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and tender. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
4. Step 4: Add 1/2 cup frozen peas and simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes until peas are tender and heated through. Discard bay leaf, then stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving.