Description

Grandma’s Homemade Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms your soul with each spoonful. This timeless recipe combines tender chicken with a medley of fresh vegetables, simmered in a rich, savory broth that evokes feelings of nostalgia and home. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather, this soup is not only delicious but also nourishing, packed with protein and essential vitamins. Easy to prepare, even novice cooks can create this heartwarming dish that has been cherished across generations. Whether served alone or alongside rice or noodles, Grandma’s Homemade Chicken Soup is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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1 whole raw chicken
3 cloves minced garlic
1 large onion
5 chopped carrots
3 chopped celery stalks
1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
4 cups water
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

In a large stock pot, place the whole chicken and pour in the chicken broth and water until it covers the chicken.
Chop the onion, celery, and carrots into small pieces and add them to the pot along with minced garlic and seasonings. Stir well.
Cover the pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and simmer for one hour.
Lower the heat to low and simmer for an additional hour. Remove the chicken once cooked, shred it into bite-sized pieces, and return it to the soup.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Category: Soup
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg