Homemade Chicken Soup Recipe

There's nothing quite like a bowl of homemade chicken soup to warm your soul. This recipe takes a bit of time but is absolutely worth it - we'll make our own chicken stock from scratch and then turn it into a delicious, hearty soup.

Create Chicken Stock

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken
• 1 onion, chopped roughly
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped roughly
• 5 cloves of garlic, chopped roughly
• 10 peppercorns, placed in a teabag

Steps:

1. Prepare the pot: Place all ingredients in a big pot, large enough to fit the whole chicken and everything else
2. Add water: Fill with water to cover the chicken completely
3. Bring to a boil: Heat on high until the water reaches a rolling boil
4. Simmer: Reduce heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes
5. Strain: Remove all ingredients from the pot, keeping the chicken for the next step. All other items can be discarded.

Pro tip: The chicken will be very tender at this point, so handle it carefully when removing from the pot!

Create Chicken Soup

Steps:

1. Shred the chicken: Pull apart the reserved whole chicken into chicken strips of desired size and place back in the pot with the stock
2. Add vegetables: Prepare whatever vegetables you prefer and add to pot. For example, you can use:
   • Onion, diced
   • Carrot, sliced
   • Celery, chopped
   • Any other vegetables you enjoy!
3. Final cooking: Bring the pot to a boil and boil for the longest duration needed by any of the vegetables

Serve

The chicken soup is ready! 🍲

Eat what you like now and store the rest for future meals. This soup keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Storage Tips:

• Let the soup cool completely before refrigerating
• Store in airtight containers
• Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of water if needed

This recipe makes a large batch - perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd. The homemade stock makes all the difference in flavor compared to store-bought versions.