Are you looking for a warm and comforting chicken vegetable soup recipe? Look no further! This classic dish is perfect for any meal of the day and can be easily customized to suit your taste.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 4 carrots
  • 2 onions
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced potatoes
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: In a large pot, place the whole chicken and cover it with cold water. Add the carrots, onions, and celery. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  2. Strain the Soup: Remove the chicken from the pot and strain the broth into another container. Let the broth cool slightly.
  3. Prepare the Vegetables: While the broth is cooling, dice the carrots, onions, and celery.
  4. Cook the Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced vegetables and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add Seasonings: Stir in the salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
  6. Add the Broth: Add the chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil.
  7. Cook the Potatoes and Tomatoes: Add the diced potatoes and tomatoes to the pot and cook for 10 minutes.
  8. Add Peas: Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  9. Add the Chicken: Shred the cooked chicken and add it back to the pot.
  10. Garnish: Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Tips

  • Use Free-Range Chicken: For the best flavor, use a free-range chicken.
  • Add Your Favorite Herbs: Feel free to add your favorite herbs to the soup for extra flavor.
  • Customize the Ingredients: You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or protein sources.

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