Description
Rotisserie Chicken Soup is a comforting, hearty dish combining tender rotisserie chicken with fresh vegetables, fragrant herbs, and optional noodles or grains. This easy-to-make soup offers rich homemade flavor with minimal effort, perfect for any season and easy to customize for various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Herbs and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 cup egg noodles, rice, quinoa, or other preferred grain (optional)
- Vegetables like kale, spinach, or zucchini (optional)
- Crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne for spice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces. Chop the carrots, celery, and onion into uniform pieces. Mince the garlic to maximize flavor release.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, chopped carrots, and celery. Cook gently for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften and become fragrant, building the flavor base of the soup.
- Add Broth and Herbs: Pour in the chicken broth and add fresh herbs such as parsley, thyme, and rosemary. Bring the mixture to a simmer, letting the herbs infuse the broth with vibrant flavor.
- Incorporate Chicken and Optional Add-ins: Add the shredded rotisserie chicken and any optional ingredients like noodles, rice, or extra vegetables. Simmer until the noodles or grains are tender and all flavors meld together, approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Season and Serve: Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently, turn off the heat, and serve immediately. Garnish as desired with fresh parsley, a squeeze of lemon juice, or Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use quality low-sodium chicken broth to control saltiness and maintain a clean flavor.
- Add shredded chicken late in the cooking process to keep it tender since it’s already cooked.
- Chop vegetables uniformly for even cooking and consistent texture.
- Adjust soup consistency by adding more broth or water for a thinner soup, or simmer to reduce for a thicker texture.
- Add fresh herbs toward the end for the brightest and most aromatic flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: rotisserie chicken soup, chicken soup, comfort food, easy soup, quick dinner, hearty soup, gluten-free soup
