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Ultimate Chicken Soup

A rich, comforting homemade chicken soup packed with tender chicken, vegetables, and flavorful herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 whole chicken
  • 8 cups water or broth
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
Seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • ladle
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened.
  2. Add chicken, water, and seasonings, then simmer for 45–60 minutes.
  3. Shred chicken, return to pot, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Notes

Use bone-in chicken for best flavor. Add noodles or rice for variation.