About This Recipe
There is a reason chicken soup has been comforting families for generations. A pot of homemade soup simmering on the stove is warmth itself — and this version, packed with carrots, celery, potatoes and green beans, is as nourishing as it is delicious.
Poaching the chicken directly in the broth gives the soup a deeper flavor and keeps the meat tender. It makes a generous batch, and it freezes beautifully, so you can tuck a few portions away for a chilly day.
Tips for Success
- Low-sodium broth lets you control the salt — season to taste at the end.
- For chicken noodle soup, cook egg noodles separately and add them to each bowl, so they do not soak up all the broth.
- A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens all the flavors.
Homemade Chicken and Vegetable Soup
A light, golden broth brimming with tender chicken and garden vegetables — the soup that soothes body and soul.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the broth, chicken, potatoes, green beans, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer, partially covered, for 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F and the potatoes are tender.
- Remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred it with two forks. Discard the bay leaf.
- Return the chicken to the pot along with the peas. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes more.
- Stir in the parsley and lemon juice. Taste, adjust the seasoning and serve.
Recipe by Flavor Ora · https://flavorora.site/chicken-vegetable-soup.html
Questions & Answers
How long does homemade soup keep?
Refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking and enjoy within 3 to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Can I use a rotisserie chicken?
Yes. Skip the poaching step and stir in 3 to 4 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken during the last 5 minutes.
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