Chicken Soup Recipe

Cooking Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Chicken

   Place the whole chicken in a large pot and cover it with water. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add Vegetables and Seasoning

   Once boiling, skim off any foam that rises to the top. Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and salt to the pot.

3. 3

   Simmer

   Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

4. 4

   Remove Chicken and Strain Broth

   Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool. Strain the broth to remove the vegetables and spices.

5. 5

   Shred Chicken

   Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the skin and bones, and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.

6. 6

   Combine and Finish

   Return the shredded chicken to the strained broth. Add chopped fresh parsley and adjust seasoning with more salt if necessary. Heat through and serve.