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Best Chicken Soup Recipe: Discover Delicious Comfort Today!

Best Chicken Soup Recipe
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A comforting and delicious chicken soup recipe that warms the soul and satisfies the taste buds.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 pounds)
  • 8 cups of water
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
  • 1 cup of egg noodles (optional)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine the whole chicken and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chopped carrots, celery, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and thyme to the pot.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool. Once cool, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. If using, add the egg noodles and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can roast the chicken before adding it to the pot.
  • This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing the soup is also an option; just leave out the noodles if you plan to freeze it.

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