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The Best Chicken Soup Recipe

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Ingredients

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The Best Chicken Soup Recipe

2 ¼ pounds chicken thighs

2 carrots

¼ celeriac

2 onions

3 cloves garlic

1 leek

10 ½ cups water

1 tsp salt

½ bunches parsley

2 bay leaves

10 whole peppercorns

2 finely diced carrots

1 leek

¼ bulbs celeriac

7 ounces soup noodles

Instructions

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Instructions

Peel the carrots and celery and cut them into large chunks. Peel and quarter the onion. Peel the garlic cloves, halve the leek, wash it thoroughly, and also cut it into large chunks.

Place the chicken thighs in a large pot. Add the carrots, onions, garlic, celery, and leeks, then cover with water. Add salt, bay leaves, peppercorns, and parsley, and bring to a boil.

Once the water boils, reduce the heat slightly and let the soup simmer gently, uncovered, for 90 minutes. In the meantime, occasionally skim off and discard the foam that will repeatedly form on the surface using a spoon or spatula.

Remove the meat from the pot and place it on a large board or baking sheet. Strain the soup through a fine sieve, collecting the broth in a second pot. Discard any overcooked vegetables and return the broth to the stove. Add the soup vegetables and cook them in the gently simmering broth until tender but still firm to the bite.

Remove the skin from the chicken thighs and discard it. Separate the meat from the bone and remove any cartilage. Shred the meat into bite-sized pieces using two forks and return it to the soup.

Season the soup again with salt and pepper and serve with soup noodles and fresh parsley (if desired).

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Maximize Flavor with Chicken Thigh Skin 🍗
Keep the skin on your chicken thighs during simmering—it renders fat into the broth, creating a richer, more flavorful soup than using boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
Layer Your Aromatics for Depth 🧅
Sauté the onions, garlic, and leeks briefly before adding water to caramelize them slightly, developing deeper savory notes that elevate the entire soup's complexity.
Toast Peppercorns for Enhanced Aroma ✨
Lightly toast your whole peppercorns in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding them to release their essential oils, intensifying the spice's fragrance and warmth.
Add Noodles at the Perfect Time ⏱️
Introduce soup noodles only in the last 8-10 minutes of cooking to prevent them from becoming mushy and oversaturating the broth with starch.
Finish with Fresh Parsley Off Heat 🌿
Stir in finely chopped fresh parsley after removing from heat to preserve its bright flavor and vibrant color, adding a fresh finish to your rich, comforting soup.