The best CHICKEN SOUP recipe for winter!

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola oil is often cheaper.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Dried oregano can provide a similar flavor profile.

Heat the oil in a large pot on medium heat.

Add the carrots, parsnips, celery, leek, and onion to the pot and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add the garlic, salt, and pepper, and stir for another minute.

Add the thyme, tarragon, bay leaf, chicken, and broth.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.

Simmer the soup for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.

With tongs, remove the chicken to a cutting board and then gently shred the chicken with two forks.

Place the shredded chicken back into the pot and simmer for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

Remove the sprigs of thyme, tarragon and the bay leaf.

Stir in the parsley, and garnish with additional fresh parsley and black pepper before serving.

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