Ultimate Chicken Soup Recipe
This Ultimate Chicken Soup Recipe is warm, comforting, and easy to make.Loaded with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and herbs.Perfect for cozy dinners, meal prep, and healthy family meals.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 medium carrots peeled and sliced
- 3 parsnips peeled and sliced
- 3 celery ribs sliced
- 1/2 medium onion diced
- 1 leek halved lengthwise, sliced, and rinsed
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh tarragon
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Saute the Vegetables
- Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the carrots, parsnips, celery, leek, and onion. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir for another minute until fragrant.
Poach the Chicken
- Add the thyme sprigs, tarragon sprigs, bay leaf, chicken breasts, and chicken broth to the pot. Bring everything to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Shred the Chicken
- Use tongs to transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board. Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot and simmer for another 1 to 2 minutes.
Serve
- Remove the thyme sprigs, tarragon sprigs, and bay leaf. Stir in the fresh parsley.
- Serve the Ultimate Chicken Soup hot with extra parsley and freshly cracked black pepper.
Notes
- Swap parsnips with potatoes or sweet potatoes if preferred.
- Rotisserie chicken can save time.
- Add spinach or kale during the last few minutes for extra greens.
- Serve with crusty bread or a simple green salad.