Description
Homemade chicken soup is the ultimate comfort food and this recipe is perfect to make to fend off the winter blues and boost your immunity. Packed with nutrient-dense vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion and some fresh herbs, combined with the bright acidity of tomatoes, this chicken soup is sure to become a classic in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cups of water
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- Half of 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons salt
- 1 Tablespoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon oregano
- 1 Tablespoon cumin
- Sprig of fresh thyme
- 3 large carrots, sliced into 1/4-in half moons
- 6 celery ribs, sliced into 1/4-in half moons
- 5 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 12-oz can of tomato paste
- 4 cups of kale leaves, roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot over high heat, fill with 12 cups of water, drizzle olive oil, and add the cut-up chicken pieces. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
- Add the chopped onion and the spices: salt, pepper, oregano, and cumin. Drizzle with olive oil and toss in the sprig of thyme. Bring the soup back up to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the carrots, celery, and chopped garlic to the soup. Then stir in the tomato paste, making sure that it’s thoroughly incorporated.
- Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chopped kale leaves, adjust the seasonings if needed, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately and enjoy! Store the remaining in containers if needed.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 80
- Category: Soup