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Close-up of a comforting bowl of homemade chicken soup with fresh vegetables and parsley.
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Ultimate Comforting Chicken Soup

A classic homemade chicken soup recipe that’s hearty, nourishing, and perfect for chilly days or when you need a comforting meal. Packed with fresh vegetables, lean chicken, and flavorful herbs in a rich broth, this soup is both simple to make and deeply satisfying. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 medium carrots peeled and sliced
  • 3 parsnips peeled and sliced
  • 3 celery ribs sliced
  • ½ medium onion diced
  • 1 leek halved, sliced, rinsed
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh tarragon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley roughly chopped

Equipment

  • Large Soup Pot
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the carrots, parsnips, celery, leek, and onion and cook for about 4–5 minutes until slightly softened. Stir in the garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper and cook for an additional minute. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  2. Add the fresh thyme sprigs, tarragon sprigs, bay leaf, chicken breasts, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  4. Remove the chicken breasts and shred them with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
  5. Simmer for another 1–2 minutes to warm through. Remove and discard the thyme, tarragon, and bay leaf. Stir in the fresh parsley before serving. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Notes

Feel free to swap in other vegetables like zucchini or potatoes, and add cooked pasta or rice during the last few minutes of cooking if desired. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}