Healing Chicken Soup w/ Bone Broth
There's nothing quite like a warm bowl of homemade chicken soup to soothe the soul. When made with nourishing bone broth, this classic dish becomes even more comforting and beneficial for your health. Let's dive into the recipe!
Equipment
- 1 Dutch Oven or a heavy bottomed pot
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken breasts, boneless & skinless
- 8 cups bone broth you can sub stock or just use better than bouillons chicken flavor
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 1 1/2 cups Kale chopped
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tblsp Chicken better than bouillon optional
- 1 Lemon
- Salt to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the chicken on all sides.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the Broth: Add the bone broth, thyme, and black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
- Shred the Chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken in the pot.
- Lemon: Add the juice of a whole lemon
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt as needed. You can garnish with fresh herbs if desired.