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Chicken Soup

This Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food! Packed with tender chicken and vibrant veggies, it's a warm hug in a bowl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup:
  • 1 whole Whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
  • 2 cups Carrots chopped
  • 2 cups Celery chopped
  • 1 cup Onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1 leaf Dried bay leaf
  • 8 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups Egg noodles
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley for garnish
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Wooden spoon
  • Meat thermometer
  • Soup ladle

Method
 

Cooking Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Prepare the Chicken - Cut the whole chicken into parts, rinse under cold water, and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics - Heat olive oil in a large pot, add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Step 3: Add the Chicken and Broth - Add chicken pieces, thyme, bay leaf, and broth to the pot. Ensure chicken is submerged and bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Step 4: Simmer the Soup - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Step 5: Shred the Chicken - Remove chicken, let cool, then shred and return to the pot.
  6. Step 6: Add the Noodles - Bring the soup back to a gentle boil, add egg noodles, and cook according to package instructions.
  7. Step 7: Final Seasoning - Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf and stir in fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • This soup freezes well; portion into containers and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat on the stovetop until warmed through, thawing if frozen.