There’s nothing like a warm and comforting bowl of homemade chicken soup, especially during cold days or when you’re feeling under the weather. This recipe for the best homemade chicken soup is not only delicious but also easy to make. Follow these simple steps, and you’ll have a flavorful, nutritious, and soul-soothing meal in no time.

Ingredients:

– 1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs.), cut into pieces

– 10 cups of water

– 2 tablespoons of olive oil

– 1 large onion, chopped

– 3 celery stalks, chopped

– 3 carrots, peeled and chopped

– 4 cloves garlic, minced

– 1 teaspoon dried thyme

– 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

– Salt and black pepper, to taste

– 2 cups egg noodles or your choice of pasta

– Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnishing)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the chicken: In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, place the chicken pieces and cover with water. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, lower the heat and let it simmer for about 1 hour or until the chicken is cooked through.

2. Remove the chicken: Carefully remove the chicken pieces from the pot using tongs or a slotted spoon and place them on a plate to cool. Keep the broth simmering.

3. Skim off the fat: As the chicken cooks, fat will rise to the surface of your broth. Use a spoon to skim off any excess fat from the top of your broth.

4. Cook the vegetables: In another large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, celery, carrots, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper; cook for about 5 minutes or until vegetables start to soften.

5. Add the broth: Carefully strain the broth from the first pot into the pot with cooked vegetables. Make sure to remove any chicken debris or bones.

6. Shred the chicken: As your vegetables are cooking, remove the skin and bones from the cooled chicken pieces. Shred the meat and discard any undesired parts.

7. Add chicken and noodles: Add shredded chicken back to the soup pot with vegetables and broth. Bring it back to a low boil and add egg noodles or your desired pasta choice. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until noodles are tender.

8. Adjust seasoning: Taste your soup, and adjust salt, black pepper, and herbs as needed.

9. Serve hot: Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy!

That’s it! With this easy homemade chicken soup recipe, you’ll be able to warm up on chilly days and keep your