There’s a chill in the air and we care! And we will show you we care by giving you the best homemade Comfy Chicken Soup! A savory broth is home for some tenderly cooked chicken, sweet carrots, and tasty celery, which when combined becomes a soup that is so incredibly delicious and inviting. With Comfy Chicken Soup, you immediately feel the warmth and serenity of home. Kick the can to the curb! With this bowlful of homemade goodness, you can truly taste the difference!
Ingredients
- 2 (1-pound) chicken breast halves, bone-in and skin-on
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (32-ounce) container low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1 –In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the chicken breast halves, the carrots, the celery, the onion, and the chicken broth. Cover the pot and bring to a boil.
Step 2 –Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the salt and the black pepper to the soup and stir to combine.
Step 3 –Cover the pot and simmer the soup until the vegetables are tender and the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and the juices run clear, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 4 –Skim and discard any of the foam that has risen to the top of the soup.
Step 5 –Transfer the cooked chicken halves to a large bowl and let them rest until they are cool enough to handle.
Step 6 –Shred the chicken halves, discarding the skin and the bones.
Step 7 –Add the shredded chicken to the soup and cook until it is heated through, about 3 minutes.
Step 8 –Serve.
