How to Make Homemade Chicken Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken soup is a classic comfort food that has been enjoyed for generations. Whether you are feeling under the weather or craving a warm and soothing meal, homemade chicken soup is the perfect choice. This timeless recipe is loved by many for its simplicity, nourishing qualities, and delicious flavor. Making a pot of chicken soup from scratch is not only easy, but it also allows you to customize the flavors and ingredients to your liking.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
  • 4 carrots, halved
  • 4 stalks celery, halved
  • 1 large onion, halved
  • water to cover
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Place chicken, carrots, celery, and onion in a large soup pot; add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until meat falls off of the bone, about 90 minutes. Skim off foam every so often, as needed.
  • Remove chicken from the pot and let sit until cool enough to handle; chop meat into pieces, and discard skin and bones.
  • Strain out vegetables, reserving the stock; rinse the soup pot and return the stock to the pot. Chop vegetables into smaller pieces; return chopped chicken and vegetables to the pot.
  • Warm soup until heated through; season with salt, pepper, and chicken bouillon to taste.
  • Nutrition

    152 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 68mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 227mg