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Chicken Soup

Easy Chicken Soup

This recipe is perfect for when you want a cozy bowl of soup, fast!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ Large yellow onion diced
  • 3 Carrots sliced into rounds
  • 3-4 Celery stalks sliced
  • 4 Cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 4 Cups water
  • 2 Dried bay leaves
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley roughly chopped
  • Fresh dill roughly chopped

For the Chicken

  • 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 3-4 Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ Teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large, heavy bottomed pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots and celery and season with salt and pepper. Stir and cook the vegetables until tender; about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, water, and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the chicken. Season the chicken thighs liberally with salt, pepper and the garlic powder. In a large skillet or cast iron pan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Cook the chicken thighs for 5 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken to a plate and cut into pieces.
  • Add the chicken to the broth and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes to meld all the flavors.
  • Taste the soup and adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt or pepper as needed.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and dill.
  • Serve hot!
Keyword chicken soup, easy dinner, soup
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