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Healing Chicken Soup

This soothing chicken soup is made by simmering chicken bones and vegetables to create a nourishing, clear broth. It features tender shredded chicken and aromatic herbs, resulting in a comforting dish with a golden hue and a fragrant, hearty flavor. Perfect for long days or when feeling under the weather, it’s a simple, restorative meal that can be customized with rice, noodles, or greens.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken bones leftover carcasses or wings
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar helps extract minerals
  • 2 large carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Large stockpot
  • Fine sieve or strainer
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken bones in a large stockpot and cover with cold water. Add a splash of apple cider vinegar to help draw out minerals. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for about 30 minutes, skimming off foam as it appears and releasing a warm, savory aroma.
  2. Remove the bones from the broth and strain through a fine sieve into a clean bowl, discarding solids. You should have a clear, golden broth that smells rich and comforting.
  3. While the broth simmers, chop the carrots, celery, and onion into bite-sized pieces. Sauté the vegetables in a little oil in a separate pan until they just start to soften and release their sweet aroma, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add the sautéed vegetables to the strained broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Let everything cook together for another 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the broth is fragrant with herbal and vegetable notes.
  5. Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and add it to the simmering soup. Stir in chopped parsley and thyme for a fresh herbal boost, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Serve the healing chicken soup hot in bowls, garnished with extra herbs if desired. Enjoy the warm, comforting aroma and soothing texture of this nourishing dish.

Notes

Feel free to add rice, noodles, or greens to customize your soup. For a richer broth, simmer the bones longer or add more herbs.