Simple Classic Chicken Soup That Will Soothe The Soul

Soothe the soul with chicken soup

This simple classic chicken soup recipe will soothe the soul. It is the ultimate comfort food in our home. This go-to meal comforts each of us during our long Midwest winters. Don’t sniffle in our house unless you want chicken soup.

We all know there are cans of the stuff lined up in the grocery aisle, but a big pot of the real thing cannot be beat. The scents fill the kitchen and even the steam from cooking is healthy for you when faced with the dry winter air. This WebMD article explains some of the common-sense benefits (link). And there was even a scientific study done in 2000 (link) supporting the health benefits of chicken soup (link).

Nourish yourself heart and soul with this simple classic chicken soup recipe with real, nutritious ingredients and a dash of love.

Serve hot and smile.

Save time with these ideas!

If your supermarket offers prepared rotisserie chickens, they are a great way to speed up this meal (and countless others). Instead of cutting and cooking the raw chicken, add the rotisserie chicken meat at the end when adding the noodles. Leftover chicken works great, too!

To speed up the cooking process, skip chopping and adding fresh carrots step. Add a cup and a half of frozen carrots during the step when adding the noodles.

Lastly, though sacrificing some flavor (and nutrition), the step in which you saute the onions, garlic, and celery can be skipped altogether, and omit those ingredients along with the butter or oil will save you 5-10 minutes.

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Yield: 6 servings

Classic Chicken Soup

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons butter or cooking oil
• ½ onion, diced
• 1 large celery stalk, chopped
• 1 large (or 8 baby) carrot, chopped
• 1 clove garlic (finely diced or leave whole and remove before serving)
• 1 pound chicken cut into approximately ½” chunks
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups of water
• 2 cups dry egg noodles or 1 cup rice
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced (or 2 Tablespoons dried parsley)
• 1 Tablespoon lemon or lime juice
• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot (link), add the butter or oil, onions, celery, carrots. Cook on medium heat until the onions are clear (approximately 5 minutes), stirring regularly to avoid sticking or burning.
2. Add rice (if using) broth, water, and chicken. Cover and turn heat to high and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until carrots are tender (approximately 5 minutes).
4. Add the noodles (if using) to the broth, cover simmer until chicken (and rice, if using) is done (approximately 5 minutes). 
5. Turn off the heat. Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and, salt and pepper to taste (fish out the garlic if left whole).
6. Serve hot and smile.

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 349Total Fat 18gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 100mgSodium 814mgCarbohydrates 24gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 23g

*The nutrition data for this recipe was calculated using Create by Mediavine software and offered for anecdotal information only. We are not responsible for inaccuracies or errors. Please use care when making personal dietary decisions.

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Simple Classic Chicken Soup Recipe

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons butter or cooking oil
½ onion, diced
1 large celery stalk, chopped
1 large (or 8 baby) carrot, chopped 
1 clove garlic (finely diced or leave whole and remove before serving)
1 pound chicken cut into approximately ½” chunks
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups of water
2 cups dry egg noodle or 1 cup rice
1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced (or 2 Tablespoons dried parsley)
1 Tablespoon lemon or lime juice
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Directions

In a large pot (link), add the butter or oil, onions, celery, carrots. Cook on medium heat until the onions are clear (approximately 5 minutes), stirring regularly to avoid sticking or burning.

Add rice (if using) broth, water, and chicken. Cover and turn heat to high and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium and simmer until carrots are tender (approximately 5 minutes).

Add the noodles (if using) to the broth, cover simmer until chicken (and rice, if using) is done (approximately 5 minutes). 

Turn off the heat. Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and, salt and pepper to taste (fish out the garlic if left whole).

Serve hot and smile.

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About the author, Jaime

Here at Altogether Mostly, you will find grace, compassion, joy, and beauty. I use empathy and a little tough love to bring out the best in people. I live in the Midwest United States with my loving husband and awesome children. For more about me and Altogether Mostly, please visit my about page here.