AuthorDebbie
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the chopped celery and carrots to the pot. Sauté for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the salt, then place the chicken legs into the pot. Pour enough hot water to fully cover the chicken. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
As the soup comes to a boil, skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface. Add the rosemary sprigs and thyme for flavor. (Don't skip the herbs!)
Reduce the heat to low boil, cover and let the soup simmer for about 25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the meat from the bones, discarding the skin and bones.
Add the shredded chicken back to the pot and simmer another 5 minutes. At this point you have the option to add pasta (add small pasta directly into pot to cook, or cook large pasta separately, then add)
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh lemon juice or pepper if desired.
Ingredients
Directions
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the chopped celery and carrots to the pot. Sauté for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the salt, then place the chicken legs into the pot. Pour enough hot water to fully cover the chicken. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
As the soup comes to a boil, skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface. Add the rosemary sprigs and thyme for flavor. (Don't skip the herbs!)
Reduce the heat to low boil, cover and let the soup simmer for about 25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the meat from the bones, discarding the skin and bones.
Add the shredded chicken back to the pot and simmer another 5 minutes. At this point you have the option to add pasta (add small pasta directly into pot to cook, or cook large pasta separately, then add)
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh lemon juice or pepper if desired.