Harvest Soup

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

A comforting, nutrient-packed soup featuring seasonal vegetables and herbs, perfect for family meals during quiet afternoons. This American-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs carrots, celery, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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 medium carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 12 oz chicken breast
• 1 cup diced potatoes
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Dice 2 medium carrots and 2 stalks celery into 1/2-inch cubes, then finely chop 1 medium onion and 3 garlic cloves.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced carrots, celery, and onions, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until aromatic, being careful not to burn.
4. Step 4: Stir in 12 oz diced chicken breast, 1 cup diced potatoes, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme, then pour in 4 cups chicken broth and 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes.
5. Step 5: Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
6. Step 6: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then taste and adjust seasoning if needed.