Hearty french chicken soup

Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Hearty French Chicken Soup. Made with tender chicken thighs, fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a splash of white wine, it's a deliciously wholesome meal perfect for warming you up on chilly days.

  • 15 Mar 2025
  • Cook time 50 min
  • Prep time 15 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 11 Ingredients

Hearty french chicken soup

Hearty French Chicken Soup is a comforting, flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. This soup combines tender chicken thighs with a rich mix of vegetables like onions, carrots, and potatoes, enhanced with aromatic herbs and a hint of white wine. It's a perfect dish to warm you up on a chilly day and bring some French culinary magic to your table.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil
14g
4 chicken thighs
400g
1 onion
160g
3 carrots
180g
1 stalk celery
130g
2 garlic cloves
6g
1 bay leaf
0.60g
1 tbsp fresh thyme
16g
1/3 cup white wine
72g
4 cups chicken gravy
800g
3 potatoes
600g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Dice the onion.
- Slice the carrots.
- Chop the celery.
- Mince the garlic cloves.
- Peel and dice the potatoes.
2. Brown the Chicken:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs and cook until they are browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken thighs from the pot and set them aside.
3. Sauté the Vegetables:
- In the same pot, add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery.
- Sauté the vegetables until they begin to soften and the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute, until the garlic is fragrant.
4. Add Aromatics and Wine:
- Stir in the bay leaf and fresh thyme.
- Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Allow the wine to cook off for about 2 minutes.
5. Combine and Cook:
- Return the browned chicken thighs to the pot.
- Pour in the 4 cups of chicken gravy.
- Add the diced potatoes.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer. Cover the pot and cook for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
6. Shred the Chicken:
- Remove the chicken thighs from the pot. Once they are cool enough to handle, shred the meat using two forks, discarding the bones and skin.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
7. Final Touches:
- Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
8. Serve:
- Ladle the hearty French chicken soup into bowls, garnish with some fresh thyme if desired, and enjoy warm with crusty bread!

Tips:

- For a richer flavor, you can sear the chicken thighs in the pot before adding other ingredients.

- Finely chop the onion, carrots, and celery to ensure they cook evenly and release their flavors into the soup.

- Consider using a good quality white wine, as it will significantly enhance the depth of the soup's flavor.

- You can make your own chicken gravy beforehand or use a store-bought version to save time.

- Add the potatoes towards the end of the cooking process to avoid them becoming too mushy.

- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences before serving.

With its rich, savory flavors and wholesome ingredients, Hearty French Chicken Soup is a delightful, nourishing meal that is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it with some crusty bread to soak up all the delicious broth, and enjoy the comforting warmth of this French classic.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size590 grams
Energy
Calories 490kcal25%
Protein
Protein 22g15%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 45g13%
Fiber 6g17%
Sugar 7g7%
Fat
Fat 27g30%
Saturated 6g21%
Cholesterol 110mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 410ug45%
Choline 80mg15%
Vitamin B1 0.30mg25%
Vitamin B2 0.36mg28%
Vitamin B3 7mg46%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg59%
Vitamin B9 60ug14%
Vitamin B12 0.62ug26%
Vitamin C 36mg41%
Vitamin E 0.82mg5%
Vitamin K 22ug18%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 100mg8%
Copper, Cu 0.31mg34%
Iron, Fe 2.46mg22%
Magnesium, Mg 70mg17%
Phosphorus, P 330mg26%
Potassium, K 1270mg37%
Selenium, Se 20ug38%
Sodium, Na 930mg62%
Zinc, Zn 2.17mg20%
Water
Water 490g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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