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Ina Garten Leftover Chicken Soup

Ina Garten Leftover Chicken Soup
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Ina Garten’s Leftover Chicken Soup is a broth-based soup made with cooked chicken, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, herbs, and good-quality stock. Everything simmers gently to keep the chicken tender and the broth clear, resulting in a balanced soup that tastes intentional, not like an afterthought.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 large onion, diced

  • 3 carrots, sliced

  • 3 celery stalks, sliced

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 8 cups chicken stock (low sodium preferred)

  • 2–3 cups cooked leftover chicken, shredded or chopped

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or poultry seasoning

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • Optional: 1 cup cooked noodles, rice, or barley

Instructions

  • Sauté the vegetables – Heat olive oil in a large pot, add onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened.

  • Add garlic and herbs – Stir in garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaf; cook briefly until fragrant.

  • Pour in the stock – Add chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer.

  • Add the chicken – Stir in the cooked chicken and simmer for 15–20 minutes.

  • Add grains if using – Mix in cooked noodles, rice, or barley during the last few minutes.

  • Finish the soup – Remove bay leaf, stir in parsley, and adjust seasoning.

  • Serve warm – Ladle into bowls and enjoy immediately.

Find it online: https://inagartencooks.com/ina-garten-leftover-chicken-soup/