Bone Broth Chicken Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Protein

01 - 10 oz boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup diced carrots
03 - 1 cup chopped celery
04 - 1 small yellow onion or half of a large onion
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Liquids

06 - 4 cups chicken bone broth (homemade or store-bought)
07 - 2 cups water
08 - 1.5 tablespoon olive oil

→ Seasonings

09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme
11 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

→ Optional Additions

13 - 1 cup cooked brown rice, farro, orzo or egg noodles
14 - Chopped fresh parsley or dill for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a medium Dutch oven or a stockpot with a thick bottom. Add carrots, celery and onions and cook on medium heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring often until softened.
02 - Add minced garlic cloves and all the spices. Stir and cook another minute until garlic is fragrant.
03 - Pour in chicken bone broth and 2 cups of water. Place the raw chicken breast (or thighs) in the pot and bring to boil.
04 - Cook on low partially covered for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is tender.
05 - Take the chicken out and cut into bite-sized pieces or shred with 2 forks or chop with a knife. Place the chicken back in the soup.
06 - Add cooked rice or noodles if desired. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
07 - Serve hot sprinkled with chopped parsley leaves or dill.

# Notes:

01 - Salt amount may need adjustment depending on the saltiness of your bone broth.
02 - For a heartier meal, add the optional cooked grains or noodles.