Here’s a classic Chicken Soup recipe—warm, comforting, and perfect for any season. 🍗🥕🥣
🍲 Chicken Soup
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs), cut into pieces, or 4–5 bone-in chicken breasts/thighs
- 8 cups water or chicken broth
- 2–3 carrots, sliced
- 2–3 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- 1 cup egg noodles or pasta (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Chicken
- In a large pot, place chicken pieces and cover with water or broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Skim off any foam that forms on top.
2️⃣ Add Vegetables & Seasonings
- Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 45–60 minutes until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.
3️⃣ Remove Chicken
- Take out chicken pieces and shred the meat, discarding bones and skin if desired.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot.
4️⃣ Add Noodles (Optional)
- Add egg noodles or pasta and cook 6–8 minutes until tender.
5️⃣ Serve
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
💡 Tips
- Use bone-in chicken for richer broth.
- Add a squeeze of lemon or a pinch of dill for extra flavor.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day after flavors meld.
I can also give you a 15-minute instant pot or slow cooker chicken soup recipe that’s super easy and hands-off. Do you want me to share that?
