Ah, chicken soup—classic comfort food that’s warm, soothing, and pretty simple to make! 🍲 Here’s a straightforward version you can cook at home:
Simple Chicken Soup
Ingredients (for 4–6 servings)
- 1 lb (450g) chicken (breast, thighs, or a mix; bone-in adds more flavor)
- 6 cups (1.5 liters) water or chicken broth
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried herbs (thyme, parsley, or a mix)
- Optional: 1 cup noodles, rice, or potatoes
Instructions
- Cook the chicken
- In a large pot, combine chicken and water or broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Add vegetables
- Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Simmer another 15–20 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Shred the chicken
- Remove the chicken, shred it with a fork, and return it to the pot.
- Optional: Add noodles or rice
- Add noodles or rice and cook until tender (usually 8–10 minutes for noodles, 15–20 for rice).
- Taste and adjust
- Add more salt, pepper, or herbs if needed.
- Serve warm
- Perfect with crusty bread or crackers!
💡 Tip: For extra flavor, you can roast the chicken or vegetables before adding them to the soup—it makes the broth richer.
If you want, I can also give a 5-minute “instant pot / quick stove” version that’s perfect when you want soup fast.
Do you want me to do that?
