Description
A comforting chicken soup recipe that nourishes the body and soul, perfect for various ailments.
Ingredients
Scale
- Bone-in chicken pieces (thighs or breasts)
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks of celery, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or dried)
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Spinach or noodles
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and chop the vegetables—dice the onion, slice carrots and celery, and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced onion, celery, and carrots for 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Herbs: Stir in the minced garlic and thyme, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Chicken and Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and add the chicken pieces and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer and cook for 40-50 minutes.
- Season and Adjust: Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken once cooked and shred it, then return it to the soup.
- Serve it Warm: Remove bay leaves and serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh thyme or parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using zucchini noodles or quinoa instead of traditional pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken soup, healing soup, comfort food, nourishing recipe, homemade soup