Creamy & Hearty Ultimate Chicken Soup

Creamy & Hearty Ultimate Chicken Soup

60 mins
easy
6 servings

A comforting and flavorful chicken soup recipe, perfect for a chilly evening. This recipe features tender chicken, a medley of vegetables, and a rich broth. Easy to make and packed with nutrients.

ChickenSoupVegetarianWinter

Equipment Needed

  • Cutting board
  • Large Pot
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 2.00 tablespoonsExtra Virgin Olive Oil(For sautéing)
  • 4.00 Carrots(Peeled and sliced)
  • 3.00 Parsnips(Peeled and sliced)
  • 3.00 ribsCelery(Sliced)
  • 1.00 mediumOnion(Diced)
  • 1.00 Leek(Halved, sliced, rinsed)
  • 4.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
  • 1.00 teaspoonKosher Salt
  • 0.50 teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)
  • 2.00 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts(Optional for non-vegetarian version)
  • 2.00 sprigsFresh Thyme
  • 2.00 sprigsFresh Tarragon
  • 1.00 Bay Leaf
  • 5.00 cupsLow-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 0.25 cupFresh Parsley(Roughly chopped)

Instructions

1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, parsnips, celery, leek, and onion; sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Add garlic, salt, and pepper; sauté for 1 minute more.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

3

If using chicken, add chicken, thyme, tarragon, bay leaf, and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

4

Remove chicken with tongs and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot and simmer for 2 minutes.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Remove thyme, tarragon, and bay leaf.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

6

Stir in parsley.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

Garnish with extra parsley and black pepper.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Serve hot.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Optional: Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

10

Optional: Add a dollop of plain yogurt or sour cream for extra creaminess.