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Chicken Soup Recipe

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 parsnips, peeled and sliced
  • 3 celery ribs, sliced
  • ½ medium onion, diced
  • 1 leek, halved lengthwise, sliced, and rinsed
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh tarragon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add carrots, parsnips, celery, onion, and leek, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic, salt, and pepper, cooking for another minute.
  • Add chicken breasts, thyme, tarragon, bay leaf, and chicken broth.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.
  • Stir in parsley, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.

Notes

  • You can add noodles or rice for a heartier meal.
  • For a richer flavor, use bone-in chicken.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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