Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Soup Recipe

Inspired by Ramen Kumamoto
Time2h
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Herbs and Spices

Liquid

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and remove any giblets from the cavity.

  2. 2

    Chop Vegetables

    Peel and chop the carrots and onion. Chop the celery into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large pot, place the whole chicken, chopped carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic.

  2. 4

    Add Water

    Pour in 8 cups of water and bring to a boil over high heat.

  3. 5

    Add Herbs and Spices

    Once boiling, add bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot.

  4. 6

    Simmer the Soup

    Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 1.5 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

  5. 7

    Shred the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the pot, let it cool slightly, then shred the meat from the bones and return it to the pot.

  6. 8

    Add Fresh Parsley

    Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serve Hot

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

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