Slow-Simmered Chicken and Carrot Broth with Thyme

Name: Slow-Simmered Chicken and Carrot Broth with Thyme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs; 4 medium, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds carrots; 2 stalks, sliced celery; 1 medium, diced onion; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 1 tbsp, leaves only fresh thyme; 8 cups chicken stock; 1 bay leaf; 2 tbsp olive oil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

A gentle, nourishing broth featuring tender chicken, sweet carrots, and aromatic thyme, simmered to perfection for a comforting bowl of healing.

Cuisine: American

Category: Soups

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 55 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
4 medium, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds carrots
2 stalks, sliced celery
1 medium, diced onion
3 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp, leaves only fresh thyme
8 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp olive oil
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and brown on both sides for 5-7 minutes until golden, then remove and set aside.
Step 2: Add diced onion to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Return chicken to pot, add sliced carrots, celery, fresh thyme, bay leaf, and 8 cups chicken stock. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until chicken is tender.
Step 4: Remove chicken, cool slightly, shred meat (discard skin and bones), and return to pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to meld flavors.