Creamy Chicken & Veggie Soup with Herbs

Lunch

Oct 21

This isn’t your average “healthy soup” — this is the kind of bowl that makes your shoulders drop, your mind slow down, and your body say thank you.

It’s rich without being heavy, creamy without the cream, and packed with veggies, herbs, and tender chicken that nourishes from the inside out.
A perfect meal for slow mornings, chilly afternoons, or any time you need to feel grounded and held.

💪 Why This Soup Works (Body + Soul)

🍗 Shredded Chicken
High-protein comfort food that supports muscle repair and steady energy.
Fun fact: Chicken is one of the richest natural sources of tryptophan, which helps your body produce serotonin — aka your calm-and-happy hormone.

🥕 Sweet Potatoes, Carrots & Onions
Earthy, grounding vegetables full of fiber, beta carotene, and vitamins that keep your digestion and glow in sync.
Fun fact: Cooking carrots and sweet potatoes actually increases their antioxidant levels — the warmth unlocks more nourishment.

🧄 Garlic + Thyme + Rosemary
The classic kitchen witch trifecta — immunity-boosting, cleansing, and full of natural aromatherapy benefits.
When these herbs simmer, it’s not just soup; it’s soul medicine.

🥥 Almond Milk + Broth Base
Gives you a creamy texture without the heaviness. Almond milk adds vitamin E (for skin + hormone balance), while broth supports digestion and gut repair.

🍴 The Recipe

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 30 min | Total Time: 40 min
Protein: ~44g | Calories: ~500

Ingredients

8 oz cooked shredded chicken breast
1 cup sweet potato, diced small
½ cup carrot, sliced
½ cup onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1½ cups chicken broth
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp olive oil or ghee
½ tsp thyme
½ tsp rosemary
Sea salt + cracked black pepper

Directions

Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
Add sweet potatoes and carrots; cook another 5 minutes to soften slightly.
Pour in broth and herbs. Simmer 15 minutes, or until veggies are tender.
Stir in almond milk and shredded chicken. Simmer 5 minutes longer.
Taste, adjust salt and pepper, and serve warm.

Optional: sprinkle with fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil before serving — for that “I have my life together” finish.

🔥 Macros (approx.)

Calories: 500
Protein: 44g
Fat: 22g
Carbs: 32g

🌿 Tips & Swaps

✨ Add kale or spinach for extra minerals and color.
✨ Use coconut milk instead of almond milk for a richer, creamier vibe.
✨ Add a squeeze of lemon or apple cider vinegar before serving to brighten the flavor.
✨ Make a double batch — this soup freezes beautifully and reheats like a dream.

💬 Sacred Herb Studio Ritual

When you stir the soup, stir clockwise — infusing it with warmth, calm, and clarity.
Let the herbs release their aroma as a reminder that healing can be gentle, quiet, and delicious.

This isn’t just lunch — it’s a ritual of nourishment. A moment to breathe, ground, and remind yourself that caring for your body is sacred work.

📸 Tag your cozy bowl with #SacredHerbEats — because even a weekday lunch can feel like a little act of magic.

Yield: 2

Author: Laura Paquin