Homemade Chicken Soup: Discover the Secret Recipe Today!
A comforting and nourishing homemade chicken soup recipe that is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs)
- 8 cups of water
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, add 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.
- Let the soup 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 before shredding the meat.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir well.
- Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can roast the chicken before adding it to the pot.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like potatoes or peas.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg