Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Instructions

1. 1

   Begin by dicing the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Chop the green beans and carrots into small, even pieces.

3. 3

   Finely chop the large onion and mince the garlic cloves.

4. 4

   In a large pot, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat.

5. 5

   Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent.

6. 6

   Add the diced chicken breast to the pot and cook until it is no longer pink.

7. 7

   Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

8. 8

   Add the chopped green beans, carrots, and thyme to the pot.

9. 9

   Reduce the heat to a simmer and let the soup cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

10. 10

    Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.

11. 11

    Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.