Name: Classic Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 rotisserie chicken, skin discarded (shredded or pulled apart into pieces); 1/4 tsp olive oil; 1 large onion (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 6 carrots (chopped); 6 celery ribs (chopped); 15 oz bag of frozen green beans; 6 cups chicken broth or more if needed *low sodium chicken broth can be substituted; 1 bay leaf; salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 tsp *Herb de Provence (or a mixture of rosemary, thyme, oregano and marjoram); 1/2 a lemon juiced; handful of parsley

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Nothing says comfort quite like a pot of homemade chicken soup simmering on the stove. This Classic Chicken Soupcomes together in just over 30 minutes using rotisserie chicken, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful broth seasoned with herbs and a splash of fresh lemon juice. It’s an easy weeknight dinner, a comforting lunch, or the perfect meal when someone in the house is feeling under the weather.

We love keeping this recipe simple, but it’s also incredibly versatile. Stir in pasta, rice, dumplings, or extra vegetables to make it even heartier. However you serve it, this is one of those recipes you’ll find yourself making again and again.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 rotisserie chicken-store bought
¼ tsp of olive oil
1 onion roughly chopped
2garlic
6 carrots roughly chopped
6 celery roughly chopped
frozen green beans
15 oz of chicken broth
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper (to taste)
½ tsp of Herb de Provence or (dried rosemary, thyme, oregano, and marjoram)
juice from half of a lemon
fresh parsley (to taste)

Ingredient Notes:

. 🍗 Rotisserie Chicken: We love using a store-bought rotisserie chicken because it makes this recipe incredibly easy. If you have leftover cooked chicken, that’s a great option too.

🌿 Herb de Provence: This herb blend adds wonderful flavor without needing several individual spices. If you don’t have it on hand, simply use a combination of dried rosemary, thyme, oregano, and marjoram.

🍋 Fresh Lemon: Don’t skip the lemon juice! A squeeze at the end brightens the broth and balances the rich chicken flavor.

Ingredients -carrots, celery, parsley, onion, garlic, rosemary, lemon, store bought rotisserie chicken, salt, pepper, herb de Provence and chicken broth in a basket on the table

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

🍋 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Ready in about 35 minutes.
Uses convenient rotisserie chicken to save time.
Loaded with fresh vegetables and bright herb flavor.
Easy to customize with your favorite add-ins.
Great for meal prep and leftovers.
Naturally comforting and family friendly.

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Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Add the onion, bay leaf, garlic and the olive oil to a large stockpot. Sauté for 1 minute.

Step 2: Add the chicken broth, carrots, celery, and the frozen green beans to the stockpot and bring to a boil, then lower the heat. Cover and cook at a simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Stirring onion and garlic and bay leaf in stockpot.

carrots, celery, onions, garlic, bay leaf in stockpot cooking.

carrots, celery, onions, garlic and chicken broth in stockpot.

Step 3: When the vegetables are tender, add the chicken to the soup and simmer for another 10 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Then, add lemon juice, salt, pepper and *Herb de Provence to taste and serve.

*Caution-soup will be hot.

🍋 Simply Made Tips…

✔ Use leftover chicken. Rotisserie chicken is convenient, but any cooked shredded chicken works beautifully.

✔ Make it heartier. Stir in cooked pasta, egg noodles, rice, or dumplings during the last few minutes of cooking.

✔ Add more vegetables. Spinach, kale, peas, corn, or zucchini are all delicious additions.

✔ Taste before serving. Every broth is different, so adjust the salt, pepper, and lemon juice at the end.

Variations

Add egg noodles for classic chicken noodle soup.
Stir in cooked rice for an even heartier meal.
Add spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking.
Use leftover turkey after the holidays.
Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan before serving.

Storage

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freezing

This soup freezes well for up to 3 months. If you plan to freeze it, we recommend leaving out pasta or rice and adding those after reheating for the best texture.

Reheating

Warm the soup gently on the stovetop over medium heat or microwave individual portions until heated through. If the soup has thickened, simply stir in a splash of chicken broth.

❤️ Before You Go…

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