Homemade Chicken Soup
A warm and comforting homemade chicken soup, perfect for chilly days and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts, poached
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or dill) for garnish
Instructions
- Poach the chicken breasts in water until cooked through, approximately 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool, then shred.
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the diced carrots and celery, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Combine the chicken broth, dried thyme, and oregano, bringing to a gentle boil before reducing the heat to simmer for 20 minutes.
- Shred the poached chicken and add to the pot, simmering for an extra 5 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve the soup in warm bowls, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Feel free to customize with leftover veggies or spices. Serve with bread or salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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