Classic Chicken Soup: The Best Cozy Recipe for Home Cooks
Classic Chicken Soup is a warm and comforting dish that brings the cozy feeling of home with every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups celery, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the chicken, water, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool before shredding the meat.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot and add parsley. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For more flavor, consider adding thyme or rosemary.
- This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg