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Healing Chicken Soup

Healing Chicken Soup: Your Ultimate Comfort Food Remedy

Discover the restorative power of Healing Chicken Soup, a comforting dish for body and soul.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 whole Chicken skin-on or skinless
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or butter
  • 1 large Onion any type
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 medium Carrots sliced
  • 3 stalks Celery sliced
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary or sage
  • 1 Bay Leaf remove before serving
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
For the Broth
  • 8 cups Chicken Broth homemade preferred
  • 1 cup Water if needed
For Garnish
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 Juice of Lemon optional
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Egg Noodles or Rice optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healing Chicken Soup
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Rinse the chicken under cold water, pat dry, and cut into pieces.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a pot, add chicken skin-side down, and sear for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Sauté the Aromatics: Add chopped onion, sauté for 3-4 minutes; then add minced garlic for 1 more minute.
  4. Add the Vegetables: Stir in sliced carrots and celery, sauté for 5 minutes.
  5. Incorporate the Herbs: Add thyme, rosemary, and a bay leaf; mix well.
  6. Simmer the Soup: Add chicken back, pour in broth and water. Simmer for 1.5-2 hours.
  7. Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken, shred it once cool, and return it to the pot.
  8. Adjust Your Flavors: Season with salt and pepper; add noodles or rice if desired, and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
  9. Add Fresh Elements: Stir in parsley and lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the soup to simmer gently for enhanced flavors and a tender chicken texture.

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