Apple and Vegetable Soup with Chicken Breast

Apple and vegetable soup with chicken breast is a hearty and complete lunch. The chicken provides lean protein, the vegetables add vitamins and the apple gives the soup a subtle sweet note. It is filling, light and perfect for the apple diet.

Ingredients

• 1 medium apple
• 100 g chicken breast
• 1 carrot
• 1 small onion
• 1/2 celery stalk
• 600 ml water or chicken stock
• Fresh herbs to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cut the chicken breast into small pieces and place in a pot with cold water.
2. Bring to a boil, skim off the foam and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Peel and dice the carrot, onion and celery. Add them to the pot.
4. Cook for another 10 minutes.
5. Peel and dice the apple, add it to the soup.
6. Simmer for 5 more minutes until the apple is soft but still holds its shape.
7. Season with salt, pepper and fresh herbs. Serve warm.