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Best Homemade Chicken Soup Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250
A comforting and hearty homemade chicken soup made with fresh ingredients and simple steps, perfect for any day.

Ingredients

Main

  • 1 piece roasted chicken
  • 2 quarts water or chicken broth
  • 3 stalks celery (chopped)
  • 2 carrots carrots (chopped)
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ bunch fresh thyme
  • to taste sea salt and pepper sea salt and pepper
  • ½ lemon juice of lemon
  • ¼ bunch fresh parsley (minced)

Instructions 

  • Place the roasted chicken in a large pot and cover with water or broth.
  • Add vegetables, garlic, and thyme; bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove chicken, shred meat, season with salt and pepper, and return to the pot.
  • Add lemon juice and parsley, then serve hot.

Notes

You can add noodles or rice for a heartier soup.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: homemade
Keyword: chicken