#WellnessWednesdayRecipe

It is important to do your best to stay healthy during these winter months. Get a double dose of vitamins and healthy nutrients with this Superfood Chicken Soup.

Superfood Chicken Soup

adapted from "The Ultimate Bodybuilding Cookbook: High-Impact Recipes to Make You Stronger than Ever" by Kendall Lou Schmidt

2 cups chopped white onion

1 cup chopped celery

2 cloves garlic, minced

1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 (15 oz) can low-sodium tomato sauce

3 cups Spinach

3 cups chopped and stemmed Kale

2 cups chopped broccoli

2 cups quartered Brussels Sprouts

2 cups chopped carrots

2 cups quartered green beans

1 tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

1/2 tsp basil

1/2 tsp ground allspice

1/2 tsp ground ginger

Pinch ground cinnamon (optional)

3-4 cups water

1. In a large, nonstick pot, cook onion, celery and garlic over medium-high heat until soft.

2. Add chicken, cook for about 5 minutes.

3. Add in broth and tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.

4. Add remaining ingredients, except for the water, and simmer for 15 minutes.

5. Add in 3-4 cups of water and simmer for 45 minutes, until vegetables are tender and chicken is fully cooked.

6. Serve immediately!

Makes 8 (2 cup) servings.