Description

This Ultimate Chicken Soup is a hearty, nourishing recipe packed with tender poached chicken, vibrant vegetables like carrots, parsnips, celery, and leek, and seasoned with fresh herbs such as thyme, tarragon, and parsley. Perfect for cold weather, this wholesome soup is both comforting and flavorful, making it an ideal homemade meal to warm you up.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

4 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
3 parsnips (peeled and sliced)
3 celery ribs (sliced)
½ medium onion (diced)
1 leek (halved lengthwise, sliced, and rinsed)
4 garlic cloves (minced)

Herbs & Seasonings

1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh tarragon
1 bay leaf
¼ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley

Protein

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Liquids

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth

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Instructions

Sauté the veggies: Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced carrots, parsnips, celery, leek, and diced onion. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the vegetables begin to soften. Then add the minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, stirring for another minute until fragrant.
Poach the chicken: Add the fresh thyme sprigs, tarragon sprigs, bay leaf, boneless skinless chicken breasts, and low-sodium chicken broth to the pot. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Shred the chicken: Using tongs, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the pot and place them on a cutting board. Using two forks, gently shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and continue to simmer the soup for 1 to 2 more minutes to incorporate the flavors.
Serve: Remove and discard the thyme sprigs, tarragon sprigs, and bay leaf from the soup. Stir in the roughly chopped fresh parsley. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional fresh parsley and a sprinkle of black pepper before serving.

Notes

This nourishing and healing chicken soup is loaded with poached chicken, carrots, parsnips, celery, leek, onion, garlic, and fresh herbs.
Ideal for cold weather, it makes a comforting and wholesome meal.
For best flavor, use fresh herbs and low-sodium chicken broth.
Use boneless skinless chicken breasts for easy shredding and a lean protein option.
Watch preparation video to see the step-by-step method and knife techniques.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 319
Sugar: 11 g
Sodium: 822 mg
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0.01 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 9 g
Protein: 21 g
Cholesterol: 36 mg