Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Soup Recipe

Time2h
Serves8

Large serving of our homemade classic soup

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Vegetables

Seasoning

Optional Additions

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Place the whole chicken in a large pot.

  2. 2

    Add Water

    Pour 12 cups of water over the chicken in the pot.

  3. 3

    Season the Broth

    Add salt, black pepper, and thyme to the pot.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Add Vegetables

    Chop the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Add to the pot along with bay leaves and parsley.

  2. 5

    Simmer the Soup

    Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low and let it simmer for about 1.5 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

  3. 6

    Remove Chicken

    After simmering, carefully remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the meat from the bones.

  4. 7

    Return Meat to Pot

    Return the shredded chicken to the pot, discarding the bones and skin.

  5. 8

    Cook Noodles (Optional)

    If desired, add egg noodles to the soup and cook according to package instructions until tender.

Finishing Touches

  1. 9

    Taste and Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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