Granny's Homemade Soup

Warm your soul with Granny's Homemade Soup, a classic, comforting recipe packed with hearty ingredients and timeless flavors. This wholesome chicken soup features tender, bone-in chicken thighs, a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and russet potatoes, and a fragrant infusion of garlic, bay leaves, and parsley. Simmered to perfection in rich chicken stock, this satisfying dish captures the essence of old-fashioned cooking, with golden-brown seared chicken and deglazed browned bits lending a depth of flavor you won’t forget. Ideal for cozy evenings, this one-pot wonder is easy to prepare, offering the perfect balance of nostalgia and nourishment. Serve it warm with crusty bread for the ultimate homestyle meal that feels just like a hug from Grandma herself.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skinless)
• 3 medium Carrots
• 3 stalks Celery stalks
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 2 large Russet potatoes
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 8 cups Chicken stock
• 2 leaves Bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Water (optional for adjusting consistency)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the vegetables: peel and slice the carrots, chop the celery and onion into small pieces, dice the potatoes into 1-inch cubes, and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set it aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and stir for 1 minute, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken stock and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze any browned bits for extra flavor.

Step 6

Return the chicken thighs to the pot, along with the diced potatoes and bay leaves. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for 35-40 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the chicken thighs from the pot and shred the meat, discarding the bones. Return the shredded chicken to the soup.

Step 8

Season the soup with salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Adjust consistency by adding water if needed.

Step 9

Let the soup simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

Step 10

Serve warm with fresh bread or crackers for a cozy, satisfying meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4200.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1728.9

Total Fat 57.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 170.4mg	0%
Sodium 3680.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 181.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.5g	0%
Total Sugars 32.9g
Protein 126.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 444.2mg	0%
Iron 20.9mg	0%
Potassium 4651.7mg	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: 29.4%

Protein: 29.0%

Carbs: 41.6%