Chicken Soup Recipe

Soup Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Chicken

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

2. 2

   Boil and Skim

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and skim off any foam that forms on the surface. This helps keep the broth clear.

3. 3

   Add Vegetables

   Add the chopped carrots, celery, and onion to the pot. Stir in the minced garlic, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper.

4. 4

   Simmer

   Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

5. 5

   Remove Chicken

   Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and place it on a cutting board. Allow it to cool slightly, then shred the meat, discarding the bones and skin.

6. 6

   Return Chicken to Pot

   Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir well. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

7. 7

   Add Parsley

   Stir in the chopped fresh parsley right before serving for added flavor and color.

8. 8

   Serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy your homemade chicken soup!