Grandpas garden chicken soup –Are you ready to dive into a bowl of comfort? Well, grab your ladle and a spoon because we’re making Grandma’s Chicken Soup from scratch! This isn’t just any soup; it’s a warm hug in a bowl that has the power to turn your worst days into cozy moments. And yes, it’s so good, you’ll be tempted to slurp straight from the pot!
Homemade Chicken Soup
First, let’s set the scene. Picture this: You’re curled up on the couch, the scent of herbs and chicken wafts through the air, and your taste buds are doing a happy dance. But before we get carried away, we need to gather our ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 whole chicken, cut into parts (because we need the bird action)
- 4 cups of chicken broth (liquid gold)
- 2 carrots, diced (for that crunchy sweetness)
- 2 celery stalks, chopped (the green crunch factor)
- 1 onion, chopped (a tear-jerker but worth it)
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced (because who doesn’t love garlic?!)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (for a hint of earthiness)
- Salt and pepper to taste (let’s not forget the seasoning magic)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (because we’re fancy)
Time to Cook!
Now that we have our groceries lined up, it’s go-time! Here’s how you turn those ingredients into a heavenly soup:
- Start by placing the chicken pieces into a large pot. Cover them with the chicken broth and bring the whole thing to a boil. Do a little victory dance while you wait!
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, skimming off any foam that floats to the top (this is the gross part, but we’re warriors!).
- After 30 minutes, add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Stir it up and let all those flavors mingle!
- Sprinkle in the thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 30 minutes until the chicken is tender and practically begging to be shredded.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred the meat from the bones (this sounds like a chore, but it’s therapeutic!).
- Return the chicken to the pot and let everything simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley. And voilà! You’ve just taken a trip to Grandma’s kitchen without leaving your house!
Enjoy your homemade chicken soup, and don’t forget to share with those lucky enough to be around. Or, you know, keep it all to yourself. We won’t judge!
