clean eats pick of the week | chicken & spring vegetable soup

ok, so this one doesn't sound like one to write home about, i know.  i was surprised.  it was TASTY.  there isn't anything creamy or thickening in this soup so it's pretty light but with all those veggies?  it's super filling & satisfying.  sam rated this one an 8 out of 10 which is pretty good for a guy & a veggie soup, amiright?  i mean let's be honest here, this isn't BBQ.  but it was a super veggie & nutrient packed fresh soup & i will definitely be making it again.

this is another recipe from emeals.  loving my emeals subscription!

ingredients:
--> 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast - cooked & either cut up or shredded
--> 1 tbsp olive oil
--> 3 small red potatoes, chopped
--> 3 medium carrots, peeled & chopped
--> 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
--> 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
--> 1 pound plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
--> 4 oz. snow peas, trimmed {i used sugar snap peas... still tasty!}
--> 2 tbsp sliced fresh basil
--> 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill {i used 1 tbsp dried dill}

directions:
--> heat olive oil in medium saucepan over medium heat.  add potatoes & carrots; cook, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender & slightly browned.
--> add garlic, cook 1 minute.
--> add broth & chicken; simmer over medium heat 10 minutes.
--> add tomatoes & snow peas; cook 5 minutes or until peas are tender.
--> stir in basil & dill before serving.

obviously some warm rolls would be pretty awesome with this but that kinda decreases the healthy-factor a bit.  i thought it was enough on its own... the only thing i had a hard time with was waiting for it to cool down enough to not burn my mouth while i scarfed it down!

enjoy & go eat something healthy!

{to see my other clean eating recipes click here}