Chicken soup

 Here’s a classic, comforting Chicken Soup recipe—warm, flavorful, and perfect for any time you need a cozy meal. 🍲🐔

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🥣 Classic Chicken Soup

Ingredients (6–8 servings)

• 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs) or 4–6 bone-in chicken thighs

• 10 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth

• 2 large carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, sliced

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 sprigs fresh thyme

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional: 1 cup egg noodles or rice

• Optional garnish: fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Cook the chicken

1. In a large pot, combine chicken and water/broth.

2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30–40 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.

2. Remove and shred chicken

• Take chicken out of the pot and let cool slightly.

• Remove skin and bones, shred meat into bite-sized pieces.

• Return meat to the pot.

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3. Cook the vegetables

1. Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme to the broth.

2. Simmer 20–25 minutes until vegetables are tender.

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4. Add optional noodles/rice

• If using noodles or rice, add during the last 10–12 minutes of cooking.

• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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5. Serve

• Remove bay leaf.

• Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

• Serve warm with bread or crackers.

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Tips

• For a richer flavor, roast chicken first or sauté vegetables in a bit of butter before adding broth.

• Leftovers taste even better the next day as flavors meld.

• Freeze portions for an easy future meal.

• Add lemon juice or a pinch of turmeric for extra brightness and nutrition.

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Do you want a traditional clear broth version or a creamy, hearty version?