Homemade Classic Chicken Soup
This Best Ever Chicken Soup is the ultimate remedy for a long day or a chilly afternoon. It starts with a base of aromatic vegetables—onions, celery, and carrots—that simmer together to create a deeply restorative broth.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 3 medium carrots sliced
- 3 stalks celery sliced
- 6 cups high-quality chicken broth
- 2 medium potatoes cubed
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5–7 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add chicken breasts, thyme, and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove chicken to a plate and shred with two forks.
- Add the cubed potatoes to the pot and simmer for another 10 minutes until tender.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the fresh parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm with crusty bread.