Here’s a comforting recipe for Chicken Soup with Potatoes—perfect for a hearty, warming meal. 🍲🥔
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 lb Chicken (thighs, drumsticks, or breast, bone-in for more flavor)
- 4 cups Chicken broth or water with bouillon
- 3 Potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 Carrots, sliced
- 2 Celery stalks, sliced
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2–3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Thyme or other herbs
- Salt & Black pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ cup Noodles or rice for extra heartiness
Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken
- In a large pot, add chicken and broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred the meat, and discard bones (if using bone-in pieces).
2. Add vegetables
- Add potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion to the broth.
- Simmer 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
3. Add shredded chicken
- Return shredded chicken to the pot.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 5 more minutes to blend flavors.
4. Optional: Add noodles or rice
- If using, cook noodles or rice separately and add to the soup just before serving, or cook in the soup for the last 10 minutes (adjust liquid as needed).
5. Serve
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh Parsley if desired.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers.
✅ Tips
- For extra flavor, sauté onions, garlic, and carrots in a little oil before adding broth.
- Use Yukon Gold or red potatoes for a creamier texture.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day after flavors meld.
If you want, I can also make a slow cooker version of this chicken soup with potatoes that cooks while you sleep.
