Homemade Chicken Soup
Warm, comforting, and pantry-ready, this homemade chicken soup recipe is perfect for cold winter days or when feeling under the weather. Stock your pantry with jars of nourishing comfort that are ready to heat and serve anytime.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs)
- 4-5 fresh carrots, sliced
- 3 fresh celery stalks, sliced
- 1 large large onion, chopped
- 3-4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 fresh bay leaves
- 8 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme or fresh sprigs, optional
Instructions
- Simmer chicken and vegetables in water for 1.5–2 hours to make stock.
- Strain stock, shred chicken, and return to broth.
- Fill sterilized jars, leaving 1-inch headspace.
- Process in a pressure canner (10 lbs pressure: 75 min pints, 90 min quarts).
- Cool, check seals, and store.
Notes
Serving Suggestion:
Heat soup and add egg noodles for a quick, cozy meal. Sprinkle fresh parsley or pepper if desired.
Heat soup and add egg noodles for a quick, cozy meal. Sprinkle fresh parsley or pepper if desired.