Homemade Chicken Soup
This homemade chicken soup is a comforting and nourishing dish, perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather. Packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and flavorful broth, it’s a wholesome meal that warms the soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chicken
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon (optional)
- Water
Instructions
- In a large pot, add chicken, carrots, celery, and onion. Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked, about 30-40 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Discard the skin and bones, then chop the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Strain the vegetables from the pot, reserving the broth. Chop the vegetables and return them along with the chicken to the pot.
- If using, add chicken bouillon to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat the soup through, stirring occasionally, until everything is hot and well combined.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy hot.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg