HEALTHY COMFORTING CHICKEN SOUP
This recipe is full of nourishing ingredients that will embrace you in a full-on hug. Make a big batch and keep some frozen. Your future self will thank you!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil, divided
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 4 large carrots, cut into ¼-inch rounds
- 4 stalks celery, cut into ¼-inch moons
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups chicken broth or chicken bone broth
- 2 bay leaves
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
Serve With:
- Chopped parsley
- More fresh lemon
Instructions
- Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs in a single layer (this may require working in multiple batches) and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on both sides.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside. Turn the temperature down to medium heat.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the pot along with the onion, carrots, and celery for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. (I’d recommend starting with 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper and add more as needed. Additional salt will depend largely on whether your broth is salted).
- Add the chicken thighs back to the pot along with the broth and bay leaves and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and place on a cutting board or plate. Shred using two forks and return to the soup for a final few minutes. Stir in the lemon juice.
- Serve with a garnish of parsley and more lemon. ENJOY!
Notes
While I haven’t tried making it in a slow cooker, I’m sure it would work great.
I didn’t add noodles or pasta to this, but if that’s your style you can add cooked pasta in along with the shredded chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 1015mg | Potassium: 566mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 8300IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg