Sara'S Full-Flavored Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Sara'S Full-Flavored Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 bone-in chicken thighs; 1 yellow onion, cut in large pieces; 6 -8 garlic cloves, minced; 12 -16 cups water; 1 (8 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 2 -3 whole bay leaves; 4 stalks celery, chopped (approx 2 c.); 3 large carrots, chopped (approx 2 c.); kosher salt; fresh ground pepper; vegetable oil

Servings: persons

8 bone-in chicken thighs
1 yellow onion, cut in large pieces
6 -8 garlic cloves, minced
12 -16 cups water
1 (8 ounce) can chicken broth
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 -3 whole bay leaves
4 stalks celery, chopped (approx 2 c.)
3 large carrots, chopped (approx 2 c.)
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
vegetable oil

1
Heat oil in large pot on medium-high.
2
Salt and pepper chicken pieces and add to hot oil.
3
Brown all chicken pieces very well on each side. I find it easy to use long tongs to turn them.
4
Add onions and garlic to pot and cook until transluscent. Do NOT overcook the garlic, it will really ruin the flavor of the broth.
5
Add 12c. of water, chicken broth, italian seasoning and bay leaves. If you don't have broth I'll add about 2TB of Better than Boullion.
6
Simmer for 1-2 hours until the chicken is falling from the bones.
7
Remove Chicken from pot and set aside to cool. Strain out onions, bay leaves and any larger chunks of garlic.
8
Add celery and carrots and turn heat up to boil, then reduce to simmer. While veggies are cooking, shred or cut up chicken pieces, discarding the skins and bones. Return to pot. At this point, if your stock/liquid has cooked down quite a bit, you can always add more water at this point. I usually do!
9
Check vegetables after 20-30 minutes; remove from heat.
10
Salt and pepper to taste.
11
Enjoy!

676

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 bone-in chicken thighs, 1 yellow onion, cut in large pieces, 6 -8 garlic cloves, minced, 12 -16 cups water, and more.

Yes, Sara'S Full-Flavored 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.

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Sara'S Full-Flavored Chicken Soup

Tips for the best results

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