Healing Classic Homestyle Chicken Broth Soup
A comforting bowl of homemade chicken soup, rich in flavor and nostalgia, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs), cut into pieces
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken pieces in a large pot. Add 8 cups of water and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Skim and Season the Broth: Skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Then add in the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and bay leaves.
- Simmer and Final Touches: Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for about 60 minutes. Remove chicken pieces, shred the meat, and return it to the pot. Discard the bay leaves and stir in fresh parsley just before serving.
Notes
This soup is versatile! Feel free to add extra vegetables or herbs to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg