Chicken soup

Sure! Here’s a classic chicken soup recipe—simple, hearty, and comforting:

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🥣 Classic Chicken Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, sliced

• 1 bay leaf

• 6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)

• 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped, preferably from a rotisserie or leftover roast chicken)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional: 1 cup egg noodles or rice

• Fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions:

1. Sauté veggies:
   In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic, carrots, and celery; cook another 5 minutes.

2. Add broth and seasonings:
   Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.

3. Add noodles/rice (optional):
   If using noodles or rice, add them now and cook according to package instructions (usually 8–10 minutes for noodles).

4. Add chicken:
   Stir in the cooked chicken and simmer for another 5–10 minutes, until everything is heated through.

5. Season and serve:
   Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf. Garnish with chopped parsley.

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Let me know if you’d like a variation (like slow cooker, spicy, or low-carb) or a vegan version!