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Hearty Chicken Soup

This chicken soup is built on a rich, homemade broth simmered slowly with bones and vegetables, resulting in a clear, flavorful base. Shredded chicken and fresh herbs are added for texture and brightness, creating a comforting dish with a beautiful, inviting appearance. The final soup boasts tender vegetables, succulent chicken, and a fragrant, herbaceous aroma.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Homestyle
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg chicken bones and carcass preferably with some meat attached
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded use leftovers or cooked from whole chicken
  • 3 large carrots peeled and sliced
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Large stockpot
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Shredding fork
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken bones and carcass into a large stockpot, then cover with cold water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, and let cook for 2 hours, skimming any foam that rises to the surface.
  2. While the broth simmers, chop the carrots, celery, and onion into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  3. Once the broth has simmered for 2 hours, remove the chicken bones and carcass from the pot. Strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer into another pot, discarding solids.
  4. Return the strained broth to the stove, and bring it back to a gentle simmer. Add the chopped vegetables and cook for 20-30 minutes, until tender and fragrant.
  5. Stir in the shredded cooked chicken, chopped parsley, and dill. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Finish the soup by stirring in a splash of lemon juice for brightness, then cook for another 2 minutes to meld flavors.
  7. Serve the hot chicken soup in bowls, garnished with extra herbs if desired, and enjoy its comforting, clear, and fragrant goodness.