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Healing Roasted Garlic Chicken Soup with 2 Secret Ingredients

Roasted Garlic Chicken Soup

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This roasted garlic chicken soup is a simple and healthy meal. It uses whole roasted garlic for deep flavor. You can make it in one pot for easy cleanup. It works for many diets and supports your immune system.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs), cut into pieces
  • 2 whole heads of garlic
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 8 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut the top off each garlic head to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 40 minutes.
  3. In a large pot, add chicken pieces and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes. Remove chicken, let cool, and shred the meat.
  4. In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes.
  5. Add broth, salt, pepper, bay leaves, and thyme. Squeeze roasted garlic from skins into the pot.
  6. Add shredded chicken back to the pot. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Remove bay leaves. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked chicken to save time.
  • Add more vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrients.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze for longer storage.

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