Country Style Chicken Soup Ep8 805

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat content.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: low-sodium chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Low-sodium options are healthier, while bouillon is cheaper.

Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted.

Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chicken pieces, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; cook until chicken is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.

Add diced potatoes, corn, and peas; simmer for an additional 15 minutes.

Stir in noodles and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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