Employees Only Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Employees Only Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, about 3 1/2 pounds, rinsed; 1 onion, cut into quarters; 1 carrot, peeled and cut in half lengthwise; 1 celery stalk, cut in half lengthwise; 8 whole cloves garlic; 2 bay leaves, preferably fresh; 3 star anise; 2 whole cloves; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon cardamom pods; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, diced; 1 carrot, peeled and diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken, about 3 1/2 pounds, rinsed
1 onion, cut into quarters
1 carrot, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
1 celery stalk, cut in half lengthwise
8 whole cloves garlic
2 bay leaves, preferably fresh
3 star anise
2 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon cardamom pods
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Place the chicken, onion, carrot, and celery in a large pot and pour in 3 quarts of water (the chicken should be completely submerged).
2
Add the garlic, bay leaves, star anise, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, and cardamom.
3
Bring to a boil over high heat, then decrease the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked all the way through.
4
Remove the chicken from the pot and place it on a cutting board.
5
Strain the broth through a fine-mesh strainer into a smaller pot and discard the solids.
6
When the chicken is cool, remove the skin and cut the meat from the bones.
7
Discard the skin and bones, cut the meat into bite-size pieces, and add them back to the broth.
8
Bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
9
Meanwhile, in a saute pan, heat the olive oil.
10
Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery and saute until tender, 6 to 10 minutes.
11
Add the onion, carrot, and celery to the soup, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve when drunk.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken, about 3 1/2 pounds, rinsed, 1 onion, cut into quarters, 1 carrot, peeled and cut in half lengthwise, 1 celery stalk, cut in half lengthwise, and more.

Yes, Employees Only 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Employees Only Chicken Soup

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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