Description
A hearty chicken soup that warms you up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
- 8 cups of water
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup noodles (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a large pot and add water.
- Bring to a boil and skim off any foam.
- Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours.
- Remove the chicken and let it cool.
- Shred the chicken and return it to the pot.
- If using, add noodles and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use leftover chicken for a quicker option.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken soup, hearty soup, comfort food