Roasted Chicken Soup

When cold season strikes (or anytime you need a warm hug in a bowl), transform your leftover roasted chicken into the ultimate comfort food that generations of grandmothers swear by! This isn't just soup – it's liquid gold, a steaming bowl of feel-better that's about to become your household's cure-all for everything from sniffles to rough days at the office.

Starting with your already-flavorful roasted chicken from your PoulTree gives this soup a depth that you just can't get from raw chicken. Those hours of roasting have developed rich, complex flavors that'll infuse every spoonful of your broth. And here's the beauty – while traditional chicken soup might take hours to develop those flavors, your roasted chicken jumpstarts the process, creating that "simmered-all-day" taste in just minutes.

The classic trio of carrots, celery, and onion (the holy trinity of soup-making) creates a fragrant foundation that'll have everyone shuffling to the kitchen, tissue box in hand, asking "Is it ready yet?" Let these vegetables slowly soften in the broth, releasing their healing properties – yes, grandma was right about chicken soup's magical powers! Science backs up what our ancestors knew: these ingredients actually help reduce inflammation and boost immunity.

Whether you're nursing a loved one back to health or just craving something wholesome and homemade, this soup delivers comfort by the ladle-full. The optional noodles or rice make it heartier, but even without them, you've got a bowl of pure comfort that's as nourishing for the soul as it is for the body.

Ready to turn that leftover chicken into everybody's favorite cure-all? Let's get simmering...

Chicken Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup egg noodles or rice (optional)
• Salt, pepper, and herbs (like thyme and bay leaf) to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, bring broth to a boil. Add carrots, celery, and onion, cooking until tender (about 10 minutes).
2. Add chicken and noodles or rice, cooking until noodles/rice are tender.
3. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs.