How To Make The Perfect Leftover Chicken Soup

Dive into the ultimate comfort food experience with our Leftover Chicken Soup recipe! Transform your roast chicken leftovers into a culinary masterpiece in just 1 hour and 45 minutes.

A warm bowl of soup on a brisk evening offers an alluring comfort, its soothing warmth enveloping your senses and leaving you contented. Imagine the joy of replicating this warmth using remnants from your lavish Sunday roast. Our Leftover Chicken Soup not only serves to heat your frosty evenings but also gives your Sunday roast a delightful and deserved repeat performance. Our recipe is user-friendly, assuring every bit of your leftover roast is utilized effectively. The preparation of this enticing dish leaves nothing wasted. Each constituent enhances the flavor, transforming leftovers into a meal that rivals a freshly cooked one. The tender chicken pieces, the flavor-saturated broth; every spoonful asserts the fact that even leftovers can produce something thoroughly gratifying. The Leftover Chicken Soup is more than a mere meal; it’s an intelligent, sustainable choice. It’s an ingenious way to optimize your resources and decrease waste while concocting a dish overflowing with flavor and nutrition. There’s no greater satisfaction than knowing you’re making sustainable choices in the kitchen, exploiting what you have without sacrificing taste or health. Moreover, relishing the flavors of a home-cooked meal brings a distinct sense of fulfillment. The aroma permeating your home during preparation, the rich texture and taste; every element of a homemade dish enhances the overall experience. Our soup, teeming with the wholesome goodness of roast chicken, vegetables, and herbs, is no exception. It’s a dish that satisfies not only the palate but also the soul. So, prepare to spoon up love in a bowl and savor every bite as you immerse in the heartwarming experience of preparing and enjoying our Leftover Roast Chicken Soup. Remember, it’s not merely about re-purposing leftovers; it’s about creating new, delightful memories around the dining table. This soup will inevitably evoke a smile, recalling the warmth of a family meal as you savor each spoonful. It serves as a modest yet potent reminder that the best meals are often the simplest ones, crafted with love and served with a generous portion of joy.

Leftover Roast Chicken Soup

Using leftovers from your roast chicken to make a hearty chicken soup is a fantastic way to minimize waste while creating a delicious, comforting meal. Here’s a simple recipe to turn those leftovers into a nourishing soup.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Equipment

• 2 Large Pots
• Chopping Board
• Knife
• Ladle

Ingredients

  

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• Leftover roast chicken carcass
• 1 to 2 cups leftover roast chicken meat shredded
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion chopped
• 2 carrots peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks diced
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 8 cups chicken broth or water
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup uncooked pasta e.g., noodles, rice, or orzo or 1 cup cooked grains (optional)
• Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

 

• Prepare the Broth:
• Place the chicken carcass in a large pot and cover with 8 cups of water or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour to extract the flavors and create a rich broth. You can add a few peppercorns, a bay leaf, and any vegetable scraps you have for extra flavor.
• Sauté the Vegetables:
• In another large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
• Strain the Broth:
• After the broth has simmered, remove the carcass and any large debris with a slotted spoon. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve into the pot with the sautéed vegetables. Discard the solids.
• Simmer the Soup:
• To the pot with the broth and vegetables, add the dried thyme, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
• Add Pasta or Grains (Optional):
• If using pasta or grains, add them to the pot according to their cooking time, ensuring they are cooked through but not mushy.
• Add the Chicken:
• Stir in the shredded leftover roast chicken meat and warm through.
• Final Touches:
• Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Remove the bay leaf.

Notes

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread on the side for a comforting meal.
This soup is versatile, so feel free to add other leftover vegetables or herbs you have on hand. It’s a wholesome way to enjoy the leftovers and provides a comforting meal that’s both economical and delicious.

Keyword Chicken Soup, Comfort Food, Leftovers, Winter Warmer

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