Whole30 Classic Homemade Chicken Broth Soup

Warm up with this nourishing Whole30 Classic Homemade Chicken Broth Soup, a wholesome and flavorful recipe perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep. Packed with protein-rich shredded chicken, hearty vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and aromatics including garlic, fresh thyme, and bay leaves, this soup is both comforting and nutritious. Simmered low and slow for hours, the broth develops an irresistibly rich, savory depth, enhanced with a bright finish of fresh parsley and a splash of lemon juice. Completely Whole30-compliant, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly, this homemade chicken soup is ideal for anyone looking for a clean, healthful meal. Serve it steaming hot for ultimate comfort, or freeze for easy future lunches!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 3-4 pound chicken whole chicken
• 3 large, roughly chopped carrots
• 3 roughly chopped celery stalks
• 1 large, quartered yellow onion
• 4 smashed garlic cloves
• 2 leaves bay leaves
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 14 cups water
• 0.5 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 juiced lemon

Directions

Step 1

Place the whole chicken in a large stock pot.

Step 2

Add the chopped carrots, celery, quartered onion, smashed garlic cloves, bay leaves, thyme sprigs, and whole peppercorns to the pot.

Step 3

Pour in 14 cups of water, ensuring the chicken is submerged completely.

Step 4

Add the sea salt and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

Step 5

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer gently for about 3-4 hours.

Step 6

During the simmering, occasionally skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface, ensuring the broth remains clear.

Step 7

After cooking, carefully remove the chicken from the pot and set aside until cool enough to handle.

Step 8

Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a second large pot or bowl to remove the vegetables and spices.

Step 9

Once the chicken is cool, remove the meat from the bones and shred it into bite-sized pieces, returning the shredded chicken back to the broth.

Step 10

Adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.

Step 11

Stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice just before serving to add freshness.

Step 12

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(5915.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	530.9

Total Fat 13.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 102.1mg	0%
Sodium 3283.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.5g	0%
Total Sugars 31.2g
Protein 38.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 742.9mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 3571.1mg	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: 21.8%

Protein: 26.6%

Carbs: 51.5%