Slow-Simmered Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Fresh Dill

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

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Tender chicken and seasonal vegetables meld into a deeply flavorful broth, brightened with freshly chopped dill for a bowl that soothes from the first spoonful. This American-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 50 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 320 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium, finely chopped onion
2, peeled and diced carrots
2, diced celery stalks
3, minced garlic cloves
4 cups chicken broth
1 lb, boneless skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breasts
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup, chopped fresh dill
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 2: Add 1 medium finely chopped onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Pour in 4 cups chicken broth, add 1 lb chicken breasts, and bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 5: Cover and cook for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Step 6: Remove chicken, set aside, and add 1 cup frozen peas to broth.
Step 7: Simmer for 3 minutes until peas are tender.
Step 8: Return chicken to pot, stir in 1/4 cup fresh dill, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 9: Simmer for 2 more minutes to blend flavors.