Serves: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 6 cups bone broth (chicken or turkey)
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp ground turmeric (optional, for added health benefits)
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon (optional, for brightness)
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh parsley or dill
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- A drizzle of olive oil
Instructions:
- Sauté Aromatics:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, celery, and carrots, cooking for another 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add Bone Broth:
- Pour in the bone broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add Chicken and Seasonings:
- Stir in the shredded chicken, thyme, and turmeric (if using). Simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through.
- Finish with Parsley and Lemon:
- Add the chopped parsley and lemon juice, if desired. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve:
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs or red pepper flakes, if desired.
This Bone Broth Chicken Soup is a nourishing blend of mineral-rich bone broth, gut-supporting collagen, and antioxidant-packed vegetables. It’s perfect for boosting joint health, improving digestion, and warming you up with wholesome, natural flavors.