Name: Chicken Clear Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 ounce skinless bone-in chicken, cut into 1½ inch pieces (300 g); 2 whole bay leaves; 2-3 sprigs thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (or to taste); ¼ cup chopped onion; 3-4 whole garlic cloves, peeled and smashed; ¼ cup chopped carrot

Ingredients

Chicken and Broth

10 ounce skinless bone-in chicken, cut into 1½ inch pieces (300 g)
2 whole bay leaves
2-3 sprigs thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (or to taste)

Vegetables and Aromatics

¼ cup chopped onion
3-4 whole garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
¼ cup chopped carrot

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Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: Begin by cutting the chicken into roughly 1½ inch pieces to ensure even cooking and good flavor extraction. Chop the onion and carrot into small pieces and peel and lightly smash the garlic cloves to release their aroma.
Combine Ingredients in a Pot: Place the chicken pieces, chopped onion, carrot, smashed garlic cloves, bay leaves, and thyme into a large pot or stockpot. Add salt and freshly cracked black pepper to season the broth.
Add Water and Simmer: Pour enough cold water into the pot to fully cover the ingredients (about 6 cups suggested). Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
Cook the Soup: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow the soup to simmer gently, uncovered, for about 45 minutes to 1 hour. This slow simmering will extract the flavors and create a clear, flavorful broth.
Strain and Serve: After simmering, remove the pot from heat. Take out the chicken pieces and vegetables, and strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve to achieve a clear soup. Discard the solids or reserve chicken meat for other uses. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Enjoy Warm: Serve the clear chicken soup warm as a light and comforting meal, optionally garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Using bone-in chicken enhances the broth’s flavor and gives a richer taste.
You can add other vegetables like celery or parsley for additional flavor if desired.
Simmer gently to avoid cloudy broth and maintain clarity.
This soup is naturally gluten-free and low in fat, making it suitable for various dietary needs.
For a heartier version, shredded cooked chicken can be added back into the soup before serving.

Author: Madelynn
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat