Description

This Bone Broth Chicken Soup is a nourishing, immune-boosting meal packed with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and collagen-rich bone broth. Perfect for chilly nights, recovery days, or clean eating, this one-pot soup is gluten-free, dairy-free, and incredibly easy to customize. Whether you’re meal prepping or just craving comfort, this cozy chicken bone broth soup will warm you from the inside out.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup chopped carrots

1 cup chopped celery

1 small yellow onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

4 cups chicken bone broth

2 cups water

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

1 cup cooked rice, farro, or egg noodles (optional)

Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add carrots, celery, and onion. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using). Cook 1 minute.
Pour in bone broth and water. Stir to combine.
Add whole chicken breasts or thighs. Bring to a gentle boil.
Reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 30–40 minutes until chicken is tender.
Remove chicken, shred or chop, and return to the pot.
Stir in cooked grains or noodles if using.
Adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill and serve hot.

Notes

Swap in rotisserie chicken for even quicker prep.
Add leafy greens like spinach or kale during the final 5 minutes.
For extra richness, stir in a splash of coconut milk or cream.
To make it heartier, add white beans, lentils, or extra grains.
Freeze without grains for best texture upon reheating.

Prep Time: 10min
Cook Time: 30min
Category: soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American