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Chicken Soup Base Recipe

This recipe is gluten free.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 whole Chicken cut into pieces
  • 2 large Carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks Celery sliced
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 8 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Rosemary
  • 1 cup Parsley chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, add the chicken pieces and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Skim off any foam that rises to the top.
  2. 2. Add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth.
  3. 3. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Let it simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  4. 4. Remove the chicken pieces and let them cool slightly. Shred the meat and discard the bones. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  5. 5. Stir in the chopped parsley and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken Soup
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