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Healing Chicken Soup

This comforting chicken soup is made by slowly simmering leftover chicken bones, aromatics, and fresh vegetables to create a clear, nourishing broth. The process involves gentle simmering and straining, resulting in a warm, golden soup packed with herbal and vegetable flavors, with a soothing, broth-like texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chicken bones preferably roasted or leftover
  • 1 large yellow onion halved
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar helps extract minerals
  • 2 carrots carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • to taste salt & pepper season at the end

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed stockpot
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Ladle
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken bones into a large, heavy-bottomed stockpot and cover with cold water, about 4 liters. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, and skim off any foam that rises in the first 15 minutes.
  2. Add the halved onion, crushed garlic cloves, thyme sprigs, and splash of apple cider vinegar to the pot. Lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, uncovered, for at least 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the broth to deepen.
  3. After simmering, turn off the heat and carefully strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer into another large pot or bowl, discarding solids. Set aside.
  4. While the broth is still warm, add sliced carrots and celery to the strained stock. Return to low heat and simmer gently for another 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the broth is flavorful.
  5. Taste the broth and season with salt and pepper as needed, adding slowly to control the flavor. Let the soup sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Serve the healing chicken soup hot, with a clear, golden broth filled with soft vegetables and herbal notes, offering a comforting, nourishing experience.