Basic Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Basic Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups water, divided; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 1/2 cups sliced carrots; 1 1/2 cups sliced celery; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into cubes; 1/4 cup chicken soup base; 2 tablespoons rubbed sage; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 lemon, juiced

Servings: persons

8 cups water, divided
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 1/2 cups sliced carrots
1 1/2 cups sliced celery
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
1/4 cup chicken soup base
2 tablespoons rubbed sage
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 lemon, juiced

1
Mix 1 cup water and cornstarch in a bowl until cornstarch dissolves.
2
Heat olive oil and garlic in a large pot over medium heat for 1 minute. Add carrots, celery, and salt; cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add chicken thighs; cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 7 minutes. Add remaining 7 cups water and chicken soup base.
3
Bring to a boil, coaxing anything stuck to the bottom of the pot off with a spatula. Boil for 20 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture, sage, and pepper; mix well and continue to boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add lemon juice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups water, divided, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Basic Chicken Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basic Chicken Soup

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