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Chicken Soup Recipe

A comforting chicken soup with tender chicken, soft vegetables, and savory broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • One whole chicken cut into pieces about one kilogram
  • Eight cups water
  • Two medium carrots sliced
  • Two celery stalks sliced
  • One medium onion chopped
  • Two garlic cloves minced
  • One bay leaf
  • One teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • Two tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Place chicken pieces in the pot and pour in the water.
  2. Bring the water to a gentle boil then reduce to a simmer.
  3. Skim foam from the surface to keep the broth clear.
  4. Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme.
  5. Simmer for thirty five minutes until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.
  6. Remove chicken pieces, shred the meat, and return the meat to the pot.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Sprinkle parsley over the soup and serve hot.

Notes

Let the soup rest for five minutes before serving for deeper flavor.