Teams Meeting Soup

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A hearty, vegetable-packed soup with a savory broth and a touch of smoked paprika, perfect for gathering around the table (or virtually) on a chilly day. This american-inspired soups ready in about 50 minutes pairs diced carrots, diced celery stalks, finely chopped onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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, diced carrots
• 2, diced celery stalks
• 1, finely chopped onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 lb, cubed chicken breast
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add 2 diced carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, and 1 finely chopped onion, cooking for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until aromatic, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
3. Step 3: Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, then add 1 lb cubed chicken breast, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
4. Step 4: Remove chicken and vegetables with a slotted spoon, reserving the broth. Return the broth to the pot, bring to a simmer, and add the chicken back in. Cook for 2 more minutes until heated through, then stir in 2 tbsp fresh parsley.