Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings
• Category: Soup / Comfort Food
• Cuisine: American
• Keywords: chicken soup, comforting soup, homemade soup, deesviral

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Optional: noodles or rice
• Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in chicken broth and add salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf.
5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Add shredded chicken and noodles or rice if using.
7. Simmer for another 10–15 minutes until noodles are tender.
8. Remove bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Use rotisserie chicken for quick preparation.
• Add lemon juice for a bright, fresh finish.
• Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months.