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Bone Broth Soup Recipe Chicken

Bone Broth Soup Recipe Chicken

Warm up with this nourishing bone broth soup recipe chicken lovers will enjoy—rich in flavor, packed with nutrients, and easy to make at home.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: lunch, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 small yellow onion or half of a large onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1.5 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups chicken bone broth homemade or store-bought
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon salt *see notes
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice farro, orzo or egg noodles (optional)
  • chopped fresh parsley or dill for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium Dutch oven or a stockpot with a thick bottom.
  2. Add carrots, celery and onions and cook on medium heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring often until softened.
  3. Add minced garlic cloves and all the spices. Stir and cook another minute until garlic is fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken bone broth and 2 cups of water.
  5. Place the raw chicken breast (or thighs) in the pot and bring to boil.
  6. Cook on low partially covered for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is tender.
  7. Take the chicken out and cut into bite-sized pieces or shred with 2 forks or chop with a knife.
  8. Place the chicken back in the soup.
  9. Add cooked rice or noodles if desired.
  10. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
  11. Serve hot sprinkled with chopped parsley leaves or dill.