Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Optional Ingredients
- 1 cup egg noodles or cooked rice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables: Chop the carrots, celery, and onion into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic to release its aroma and flavor when sautéed.
- Sauté for flavor: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic during the last minute to avoid burning.
- Add broth and bay leaf: Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Incorporate chicken and optional ingredients: Add the shredded rotisserie chicken and your choice of egg noodles or rice if using. Continue simmering until noodles or rice are cooked through, usually 8-10 minutes.
- Season and finish: Remove the bay leaf. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in fresh parsley just before serving for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Use homemade broth if possible for deeper flavor, or a good-quality store-bought broth works well.
- Simmer gently after adding noodles to prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Shred chicken carefully using fingers or forks to keep light texture.
- Adjust seasoning at the end as the broth and chicken may already be salty.
- Add fresh herbs off the heat to preserve their flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if gluten-free pasta or rice used)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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