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Chicken Soup

Serves 4
90 mins
110 Kcal
A good chicken soup could be very comforting and nourishing. Comforting chicken soup recipe with tender chicken, veggies, and herbs. An intuitive version of this dish contains pieces of chicken, which are usually cooked until tender, often with carrots, celery, and onions, in a rich and aromatic broth. That infusion into the ingredients provides a lot of depth in flavours that can quickly warm a body and soul. Traditionally, this chicken soup is prepared by letting the whole chicken or pieces of chicken simmer in water and slowly combining it with the rest of the ingredients. Adds herbs like thyme, parsley, and bay leaves to give it the aroma and flavour. This cooking will reduce the chicken, making it fall apart easily from the bone, while the veggies are tender, contributing to the interplay of textures in the dish. Variations abound across cultures-from the classic Jewish matzo ball soup to spicy Mexican caldo de pollo. Each version reflects local tastes and ingredients but shares all the comforting essence that brings chicken soup to the rescue when needing a cure for the common cold, as a meal for celebrations, or just a warming dish on an evening chill. Recipe of chicken soup is often associated with care and nostalgia. However, this is not the only thing that combines well with this. Its superb flavour makes the soup an excellent meal. Chicken soup served in a bowl or even sipped from a mug crosses the boundary between just food and provides feelings of comfort and warmth to most people. It is more than food; it symbolises love and nurturance.

Ingredients required for Chicken Soup

  1. 500 gms chicken
  2. Cabbage
  3. Salt
  4. 2 celery
  5. 2 onion
  6. 2 carrot
  7. 1 bay leaf
  8. 1 tsp garlic
  9. Coriander
  10. Cooking oil
  11. 1 tsp ginger
  12. Black pepper powder
  13. Beans

Cooking steps for Chicken Soup

  1. 1
    Begin by preparing all ingredients and cutting all onions, carrots, and celery into small pieces to be uniform in size, ensuring uniform cooking. Crush the garlic and ginger for flavour release.
  2. 2
    Put 1 litre of water in a large pot.
  3. 3
    Add the chicken with bones, 500 gms of it, to the pot. This will make for an excellent, rich broth flavour.
  4. 4
    Add some chopped onion, carrots and celery into the pot.
  5. 5
    Then, stir the garlic, ginger, and bay leaf in there. The bay leaf will be what leaves you with a hint of aroma.
  6. 6
    Boil up that temperature and get it to a boil. You will see tiny bubbles forming and steam rising; that's the beginning of your delicious chicken broth
  7. 7
    Bring this to a rolling boil and then reduce the heat to a low simmer. At this gentle simmer, the flavours from the chicken and vegetables gradually melt out. Simmer it for 45-60 minutes. You may notice a foam rising to the top during that time.
  8. 8
    Skim this off now and again with your spoon; the broth should end clear.
  9. 9
    Strain the soup. When it has finished simmering, it is time to strain the soup.
  10. 10
    Start by setting up a fine-mesh sieve over a clean pot.
  11. 11
    Carefully pour broth through the sieve, allowing liquid to pass while discarding solids. This is the point at which chicken can be removed and meat shredded and added to the soup later if desired.
  12. 12
    Strain the broth using a strainer over a clean pot and add salt and black pepper to taste. Use very little, as you would be going for the flavour, not the covering substance. If you end up putting in too much, then you're out of luck.
  13. 13
    Put one tablespoon of oil in a pan.
  14. 14
    Fry over medium heat, and add the finely chopped mixed vegetables. Stir and saut for 2 to 3 minutes until tender and soft. This step heightens the flavour and adds a captivating texture to your soup.
  15. 15
    After the vegetables were saut ed, put them into the strained chicken broth.
  16. 16
    Let the soup simmer for another 5-7 minutes. The short period of cooking would only introduce the flavours within the broth into the vegetables without losing their crispiness.
  17. 17
    Simmer and taste again. Add salt or pepper if you feel there is a need for seasoning. Now's your chance to get it right in terms of taste.
  18. 18
    When you are satisfied that the flavour is to your liking, turn off the heat. Ladle hot chicken soup into bowls, and top each serving with freshly chopped coriander leaves. It provides an explosion of freshness, cutting into savoury broth perfectly. Enjoy this recipe of chicken soup!

Shop Ingredients

Cooking Oil
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170
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138
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144
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153
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278
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144
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729
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236
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175
1
Cabbage
42
1
35
1
97
1
Coriander
22
1
22
1
53
1
24
1
94
1
170
1
47
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36
1
Carrot (2)
56
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55
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69
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99
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70
1
Salt
27
1
21
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98
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22
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50
1
107
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57
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105
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47
1
67
1
Ginger (1 Tsp)
25
1
46
1
49
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109
1
Black Pepper Powder
152
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170
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226
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Garlic (1 Tsp)
113
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98
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135
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126
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197
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132
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167
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137
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131
1
Onion (2)
86
1
182
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30
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41
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141
1
68
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105
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193
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101
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101
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Chicken (500 gms)
159
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169
1
249
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215
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159
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239
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135
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319
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335
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219
1
Bay Leaf (1)
25
1
18
1
17
1
35
1
36
1
Beans
33
1
17
1
29
1

FAQs

What makes chicken soup good for health?

Chicken soup is one of those remedies associated with soothing, especially during an illness. It offers hydration and nourishment through essential vitamins and minerals from the chicken and vegetables it contains. Warm broth helps soothe sore throats and reduce congestion.

Can I make my chicken soup taste better?

You can do that by adding homemade broth or stock or aromatic vegetables like garlic, onions, and celery and using fresh herbs such as thyme or parsley. The flavour is also incorporated while roasting the chicken before cooking in the soup.

Can chicken soup be frozen to make ahead of time?

Yes. Chicken soup can be prepared in advance and frozen for use later on. Pasta or rice should not be added while freezing since these tend to soften while reheated. The grains can be added at serving time as well.