Ultimate Best Homemade Chicken Soup Recipe Cold Cure Magic
A deeply comforting, nourishing chicken soup made from scratch, perfect for cozy days and moments when you need warmth and care in a bowl.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
· 1 whole chicken (about 1.8–2 kg / 4–4.5 lb)
· 3 liters (12 cups) water
· 2 tablespoons olive oil
· 1 large onion, chopped (200 g / 7 oz)
· 3 carrots, sliced (300 g / 10.5 oz)
· 3 celery stalks, sliced (200 g / 7 oz)
· 4 cloves garlic, minced
· 2 bay leaves
· 1 teaspoon dried thyme
· 1 teaspoon dried parsley
· 1½ teaspoons salt
· ½ teaspoon black pepper
· 120 g (1 cup) egg noodles or small pasta (optional)
· Fresh parsley for garnish (15 g / ½ oz)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onion until soft.
2. Add garlic, carrots, and celery; cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add chicken, water, bay leaves, herbs, salt, and pepper.
4. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 60–75 minutes.
5. Remove chicken, shred meat, and discard bones.
6. Return chicken to pot, add noodles if using, and cook until tender.
7. Remove bay leaves, garnish, and serve hot.
Notes
For best flavor, simmer gently and skim foam early. Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days or freeze without noodles for longer storage.