Here’s a teen-friendly, easy chicken soup recipe—warm, comforting, and simple to make! 🍲🐔
Ingredients (serves 4–6):
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great!)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth (or stock)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or Italian seasoning)
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup noodles, rice, or small pasta (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Sauté vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil or butter. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic & seasonings: Stir in garlic, thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute.
- Add broth & chicken: Pour in chicken broth, add shredded chicken, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook noodles (optional): If using noodles, rice, or pasta, add now and cook until tender.
- Taste & adjust: Check seasoning, add more salt/pepper if needed.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley if desired, and enjoy!
Tips:
- Shortcut: Use rotisserie chicken for instant flavor.
- Extra veggies: Add zucchini, corn, or peas for variety.
- Flavor boost: A squeeze of lemon or a dash of soy sauce can make it extra tasty.
It’s basically warm, cozy, and super easy to make, perfect for a weeknight or when you’re feeling under the weather.
If you want, I can also give a super quick 15-minute version that’s almost “one-pot magic” for teens.
Do you want me to do that?
