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Chicken Soup

This classic chicken soup recipe combines fresh ingredients and simple seasoning to create a rich, flavorful broth, perfect for cold days or when you need comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort food
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 large carrots, thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated turmeric or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Soup ingredients
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 teaspoon freshly chopped rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme, stems removed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup pearl couscous
  • 2/3 cup frozen peas, optional

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Place a large dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat and add the oil.
  2. Once hot, add the garlic, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the onion becomes translucent.
  3. Add the ginger and turmeric, and sauté for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, then add the chicken, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  5. Stir in the couscous, making sure the chicken is covered by the broth.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it with two forks, and add it back to the pot along with the frozen peas.
  8. Adjust the broth and seasonings as necessary. Enjoy!

Notes

This chicken soup is best enjoyed hot. Serve it in bowls and consider adding a sprinkle of fresh herbs on top for extra flavor. You can also pair it with crusty bread or crackers for a hearty meal. To store leftover chicken soup, let it cool down completely. Then, transfer it to an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for about 3-4 days. For longer storage, consider freezing the soup in portions. Thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating.