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Homemade Chicken Soup

This chicken soup is built on a rich, clear broth extracted from chicken bones simmered with vinegar, creating a deep umami flavor. Aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery are sautéed to develop sweetness and depth, then combined with shredded chicken, herbs, and optional rice or noodles for a comforting, hearty final dish with a slightly cloudy, nourishing appearance.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Homestyle
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 liters water
  • 1.5 kg chicken bones and carcass use leftovers or ask your butcher
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar helps extract minerals from bones
  • 1 large onion peeled and chopped
  • 2 carrots carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 300 grams shredded cooked chicken leftover roast works well
  • 1 handful fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 100 grams rice or noodles optional, add at the end
  • 1 lemon lemon juice for brightening

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed pot
  • Strainer
  • Sharp Knife
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken bones and carcass in a large heavy-bottomed pot, then cover with 2 liters of water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. Add a splash of vinegar and let the broth simmer gently for at least 2 hours, skimming off foam and impurities with a spoon every 30 minutes.
  3. Once the broth becomes rich and slightly milky, strain it through a strainer, discarding the bones and solids, and set the flavorful liquid aside.
  4. Return the strained broth to the pot and place it over medium heat. Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery, then sauté until vegetables are fragrant and slightly caramelized, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Add shredded cooked chicken, chopped herbs, and your choice of rice or noodles to the pot, then pour in the hot broth.
  6. Bring everything to a gentle simmer and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender, the pasta is cooked, and flavors meld beautifully.
  7. Taste the soup and add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness, then adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired, and enjoy the comforting aroma and nourishing flavor.