Here’s a comforting chicken soup recipe 🍲🐔 — warm, flavorful, and perfect for any day.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (about 1.5 kg) or 4–6 chicken pieces
- 2–3 carrots (sliced)
- 2–3 celery stalks (sliced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2–3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1–2 bay leaves
- 6 cups water or chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp thyme or parsley (optional)
- Optional: noodles, rice, or potatoes
Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken
- Rinse chicken and cut into pieces if using a whole chicken.
2. Cook the soup
- In a large pot, add chicken and water or broth.
- Bring to a boil and skim off foam.
- Reduce heat to a simmer.
3. Add vegetables and seasonings
- Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and bay leaves.
- Season with salt, pepper, and thyme/parsley.
- Simmer for 45–60 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
4. Optional: add carbs
- Add noodles, rice, or diced potatoes in the last 15–20 minutes of cooking.
5. Finish
- Remove chicken, shred the meat, and return to the soup.
- Adjust seasoning.
Serving
- Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for extra flavor.
💡 Tips:
- Use cold chicken bones for a richer broth.
- For extra flavor, roast the chicken first before boiling.
- Freeze leftovers — soup tastes even better the next day!
I can also give you:
- Classic homemade chicken noodle soup
- Creamy chicken soup
- Quick 30-minute chicken soup for busy days.
Do you want me to share the quick version?
