Chicken soup

Here’s a classic, comforting chicken soup 🥣🐔

Chicken Soup

Ingredients (serves ~6)

• 1–1.5 lb chicken (breasts, thighs, or a mix; bone-in adds flavor)
• 8 cups chicken broth or water
• 2–3 carrots, sliced
• 2–3 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2–3 sprigs fresh)
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Optional: 1 cup noodles, rice, or small pasta
• Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook chicken
   In a large pot, add chicken, broth/water, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf.
   Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 30–40 minutes (or until chicken is cooked through).
2. Remove chicken
   Take out chicken and shred or dice it. Discard bones if using bone-in.
3. Simmer veggies
   Keep soup simmering until vegetables are tender (10–15 minutes).
4. Add noodles (optional)
   Add pasta or rice and cook until tender.
5. Return chicken
   Stir chicken back in. Season with salt & pepper.
6. Serve
   Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Tips

• Use leftover roast chicken for a shortcut.
• Add a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
• Freeze leftovers in portions for easy meals.

I can also give a slow-cooker version, instant pot version, or extra-rich homemade broth version.