Description
A comforting and hearty chicken soup recipe that warms the soul and is loved by the whole family, especially during winter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
- 8 cups of water
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 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 8 cups of water.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool. Skim off any foam or fat from the surface of the broth.
- Add the chopped onions, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper to the broth.
- Shred the chicken meat and return it to the pot.
- Simmer the soup for an additional 30 minutes.
- If using, add the egg noodles and cook until tender.
- Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
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: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken soup, family recipe, winter soup, comfort food