Tea Sandwiches and Blueberry Cake
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Homemade Chicken Soup
This homemade chicken soup is simple to make, and the browning of the chicken legs first brings out a rich, deep flavor in the broth. Serve it hot with crusty bread for a satisfying meal that warms you from the inside out!
Ingredients
- 4-6 chicken legs (drumsticks or thighs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth (or water with chicken bouillon)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1-2 cups egg noodles or other pasta (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
How to do it
- Brown the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken legs and brown them on all sides for 5-7 minutes. This will develop a rich, flavorful base for your broth.
- Add the aromatics: Once the chicken is browned, remove it from the pot and set it aside. In the same pot, add the diced onion, minced garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
- Add the broth: Return the browned chicken to the pot. Add the chicken broth, bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Simmer the soup: Let the soup simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. If you’re adding noodles, stir them in about 10-15 minutes before the soup is done.
- Shred the chicken: Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the pot. Shred the meat off the bones and return the chicken to the soup. Discard the bones and bay leaves.
- Final seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or thyme if necessary.
- Serve: Ladle the soup in
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