How To Make Chicken Soup

It’s raining outside what could be better than having a bowl of chicken soup well let’s see how to make chicken soup now!

Also making chicken soup is a wonderful way to start your cooking journey, as it’s both simple and rewarding.

Chicken tikka is a good combination know how to make chicken tikka

Ingredients:

1. 1 whole chicken or chicken parts (breasts, thighs, etc.)
2. 3-4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
3. 3-4 celery stalks, chopped
4. 1 large onion, chopped
5. 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
6. 2-3 bay leaves
7. Fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
8. Salt and pepper to taste
9. 6-8 cups of water or chicken broth
10. Optional: noodles or rice
11. Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Ingredients to make Chicken Soup

Equipment:

1. Large pot
2. Knife
3. Cutting board
4. Measuring cups and spoons
5. Strainer (if you wish to strain the broth)

Preparation Steps:

Preparing Ingredients

1. Chop Vegetables: Chop the carrots, celery, and onion into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic.
2. Prepare Chicken: If using a whole chicken, you may cut it into parts or use it as is.

Step 2: Cooking the Soup

1. Cook the Chicken: Place the chicken in a large pot and add water or broth to cover. Bring to a boil.
2. Skim Foam: Skim off any foam that rises to the top.
3. Add Vegetables and Herbs: Add the chopped vegetables, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme. Reduce heat to a simmer.
4. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Cook: Let the soup simmer for about 1-1.5 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
6. Optional Noodles/Rice: If you’re adding noodles or rice, do so in the last 10-20 minutes of cooking, depending on their cooking time.

Step 3: Finishing the Soup

1. Remove Chicken: Take the chicken out of the pot. Let it cool, then remove the meat from the bones and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
2. Strain and Serve: Optionally, you can strain the broth for a clearer soup. Return the broth to the pot, add the chicken meat back, and adjust the seasoning if needed.
3. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.

Tips:

• Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh vegetables for better flavor.
• Broth Quality: For a richer soup, use a mix of water and chicken broth.
• Cooking Time: Longer cooking times develop more flavors.
• Storage: Chicken soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.

Safety Precautions:

• Be careful handling the hot pot and liquids.
• Ensure chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature (165°F or 75°C).

Hope now you have made your chicken soup. Feel free to try with different vegetables or add-ins like noodles or rice. Enjoy your homemade chicken soup!