Chicken and Vegetable Soup
This chicken and vegetable soup is a simple and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The soup is made with a variety of vegetables, including carrots, celery, and onions, and is seasoned with turmeric for a warm and earthy flavor. The chicken thighs add a rich and savory flavor to the soup, and the bone broth adds depth and complexity. This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it is also a healthy and satisfying meal.
This soup is based on a recipe that I first learned from my grandmother. She would always make this soup when I was sick, and it always made me feel better. The soup is simple to make, but it is packed with flavor, and it is always a hit with my family and friends.
Chicken and Vegetable Soup Chicken and Vegetable Soup Chicken and Vegetable Soup Chicken and Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 45 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or ghee
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 4 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 8 cups chicken broth or bone broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Instructions
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the coconut oil or ghee.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and turmeric and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken broth or bone broth, water, and chicken thighs or breasts.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Serve hot.
Why It Works
  • The use of coconut oil or ghee adds a rich and flavorful base to the soup.
  • The combination of carrots, celery, and onions creates a flavorful and aromatic base for the soup.
  • The turmeric adds a warm and earthy flavor to the soup.
  • The use of bone broth adds depth and complexity to the soup.
  • The chicken thighs add a rich and savory flavor to the soup.
  • Simmering the soup for 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld and develop.