Description
A heartwarming recipe for homemade chicken soup that brings back comforting memories of grandma’s kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
- 8 cups of water
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup of egg noodles (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, place the whole chicken and cover it with water.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Add the chopped carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and bay leaf to the pot.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool.
- Once cooled, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces, discarding the skin and bones.
- If using, add the egg noodles to the pot and cook according to package instructions.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a richer flavor, you can roast the chicken before adding it to the pot.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or corn for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: homemade chicken soup, grandma's chicken soup, comforting chicken soup recipes