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Chicken Drumstick Soup Recipe

American · Soup · 60 min total

A hearty and comforting soup made with tender chicken drumsticks, vegetables, and aromatic herbs, perfect for a warming meal.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken drumsticks, skin removed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add chicken drumsticks, chicken broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
5. Remove chicken drumsticks from the pot. When cool enough to handle, shred the meat off the bones, discarding bones.
6. Return shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in parsley. Remove bay leaf. Adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Serve hot.

Tips

• For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice before serving.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.

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