Lisa Lee
@lisalee
Classic Homemade Chicken Soup
This comforting homemade chicken soup is made with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful broth. Perfect for warming up on a chilly day or when you're feeling under the weather, this recipe is simple to follow and yields a delicious, hearty soup that the whole family will love.
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Diet:gluten-free
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:8
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time1 min.
- Total time21 min.
- Servings10
Ingredients
- 1 (3 pound)
- 4, halved
- 4 stalks, halved
- 1 large, halved
- to cover
- to taste
- to taste
- 1 teaspoon (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Classic Homemade Chicken Soup.
Step 1
Begin by assembling all the essential ingredients for your delicious chicken soup.
Step 2
In a spacious soup pot, place the whole chicken alongside halved carrots, celery, and onion.
Step 3
Pour in enough cold water to fully submerge these wholesome ingredients.
Step 4
Heat the pot over medium flame until the mixture reaches a vigorous boil.
Step 5
Once boiling, lower the heat and allow it to simmer gently, uncovered, for approximately 90 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and easily separates from the bone.
Step 6
As the soup simmers, skim off any foam that surfaces to keep your broth clear and flavorful.
Step 7
When the chicken is ready, carefully lift it from the pot and let it cool until itβs safe to handle.
Step 8
Once cooled, chop the meat into bite-sized pieces, discarding the skin and bones.
Step 9
Strain the vegetables from the broth, ensuring to reserve the liquid.
Step 10
Rinse the pot and return the strained broth to it.
Step 11
Dice the reserved vegetables into smaller chunks and add them back into the pot along with the chopped chicken.
Step 12
Warm the soup over medium heat until itβs steaming hot, then season to your liking with salt, pepper, and chicken bouillon granules.
Step 13
Serve your comforting homemade chicken soup hot, and savor the warmth and nourishment it brings to your table.
Step 14
Enjoy every spoonful of this heartwarming dish!.