Classic Homemade Chicken Soup

Warm, comforting, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Classic Homemade Chicken Soup is the ultimate feel-good meal. Made with a tender whole chicken simmered to perfection alongside vibrant carrots, celery, and fresh parsley, this recipe delivers a rich, flavorful broth that soothes the soul. The addition of aromatic garlic, bay leaves, and onions elevates the depth of flavor, while optional egg noodles make it even heartier. Ready in just over 90 minutes, this one-pot wonder is perfect for cozy family dinners or as a soothing remedy during cold season. Whether served on its own or paired with crusty bread, this traditional chicken soup is a must-try for anyone craving timeless comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 about 3-4 pounds Whole chicken
• 4 medium, peeled and sliced Carrots
• 4 medium, chopped Celery stalks
• 1 large, diced Yellow onion
• 4 minced Garlic cloves
• 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 whole Bay leaves
• 8 cups Chicken broth
• 4 cups Water
• 2 cups (optional) Egg noodles

Directions

Step 1

Place the whole chicken in a large stockpot.

Step 2

Add the chicken broth and water to the pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and skim off any foam from the surface of the broth.

Step 4

Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and bay leaves to the pot.

Step 5

Cover the pot with a lid and let the soup simmer gently on low heat for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Step 6

Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Discard the bay leaves from the soup.

Step 7

Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred the meat into bite-sized pieces, discarding the skin and bones.

Step 8

Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the freshly chopped parsley.

Step 9

If using egg noodles, add them to the pot and let the soup simmer for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the noodles are cooked through.

Step 10

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 11

Serve the chicken soup warm, garnished with more parsley if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(5964.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1124.1

Total Fat 20.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 194.9mg	0%
Sodium 10268.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 162.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.6g	0%
Total Sugars 41.6g
Protein 78.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0.3IU	0%
Calcium 820.8mg	0%
Iron 15.7mg	0%
Potassium 5796.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 16.1%

Protein: 27.4%

Carbs: 56.6%