Basic Chicken Soup

Basic Chicken Soup

Of all the soup recipes out there, this basic chicken soup is always met with rave reviews, with tender cubed chicken and a punch of lemon and garlic.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Calories
219 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Mix 1 cup water and cornstarch in a bowl until cornstarch dissolves.
Step 2
Heat olive oil and garlic in a large pot over medium heat for 1 minute. Add carrots, celery, and salt; cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add chicken; cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 7 minutes. Add remaining 7 cups water and chicken soup base.
Step 3
Bring to a boil, stirring any browned bits off the bottom with a spatula. Boil for 20 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture, sage, and pepper; mix well and continue to boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add lemon juice.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons rubbed sage
  • 8 cups water, divided
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1.5 cups sliced celery
  • 1.5 cups sliced carrots
  • 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
  • 0.25 cup chicken soup base

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