Homemade Chicken Soup Recipe

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The best chicken soup is homemade, yet so fast and easy, you can throw it together even when you’re not feeling 100%.

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Why It Works

Poaching a whole chicken gives the broth depth from white meat and bones while yielding tender dark meat.

Removing the breasts when they reach 150°F and adding them back at the end keeps them juicy, not dry.

Using stock reinforces the flavor of the broth, creating a more deeply flavorful soup.

Adding the vegetables toward the end maintains their flavor and prevents…