Comforting Chicken Soup

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs, while rice is a budget-friendly alternative.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while bouillon is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more economical.

Start with a large pot and add chopped carrots, celery, and onions.

Add about 1 tablespoon of tomato paste for flavor and color.

Sauté the vegetables to develop flavor before adding water.

Add the whole chicken to the pot, ensuring it fits well.

Tie the herbs (parsley and thyme) together with twine and add to the pot along with bay leaves and garlic.

Cover the ingredients with cold water and bring to a simmer.

Simmer for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

Remove the chicken, let it cool, and take the meat off the bones, returning the bones to the pot.

Continue to simmer for an additional 3 to 4 hours until the bones start to break apart.

Strain the stock to remove solids and chill before storing.

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