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Chicken Soup Recipe

A comforting and hearty chicken soup made with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Broth
  • 1 whole chicken about 3-4 lbs
  • 8 cups water or chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Vegetables
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Herbs and Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 1 teaspoon parsley dried
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup noodles optional, add for a heartier soup
  • 1 cup peas optional, frozen or fresh

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a large pot, add the whole chicken and cover with water or chicken broth.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
Add Vegetables
  1. After the chicken has simmered for about 30 minutes, add the diced carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic.
  2. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, parsley, and bay leaves.
Cook the Soup
  1. Continue to simmer for another 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  2. If using, add noodles and peas in the last 10 minutes of cooking.
Serve
  1. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly before shredding the meat.
  2. Return the shredded chicken to the pot, stir, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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