Here’s a simple, classic chicken soup recipe 🍲🐔 — warm, comforting, and perfect for any day.
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs) or 4–5 bone-in chicken pieces
- 10 cups water or chicken broth
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1–2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or fresh sprigs)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: parsley or dill for garnish
- Optional: noodles, rice, or potatoes
Instructions
- Cook the chicken
- Place chicken in a large pot with water or broth.
- Add onion, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 45–60 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove and shred chicken
- Take chicken out and let it cool slightly.
- Remove skin and bones, then shred the meat.
- Strain the broth (optional)
- You can strain the broth to remove solids for a clear soup.
- Return the broth to the pot.
- Add vegetables
- Add carrots, celery, and any other veggies you like.
- Simmer 10–15 minutes until tender.
- Add chicken & optional starch
- Stir in shredded chicken.
- If using noodles, rice, or potatoes, add now and cook until tender.
- Season & serve
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or dill. Serve hot.
If you want, I can also give you a rich, flavorful version with homemade chicken stock that makes the soup extra comforting and deep in flavor.
Do you want me to do that?
