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Garlic and Sage Chicken Soup

Bowl of garlic and sage chicken soup with shredded chicken, golden broth, and fresh sage leaves
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This comforting garlic and sage chicken soup is packed with flavor from roasted garlic, fresh sage, and tender shredded chicken. Nourishing, aromatic, and made with simple wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 pounds), cut into pieces
  • 2 heads of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 10 fresh sage leaves
  • 8 cups chicken broth (plus extra as needed)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Slice tops off garlic heads to expose cloves, drizzle with half the olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft and golden. At the same time, place chicken pieces in a large pot, cover with 8-10 cups cold water, bring to a boil, skim foam, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
  2. Remove chicken and set aside to cool. Strain and reserve the cooking liquid as your homemade broth.
  3. In the same pot over medium heat, add remaining olive oil. Saute onions, carrots, and celery for 6-8 minutes until softened.
  4. Squeeze roasted garlic cloves out of their skins directly into the pot. Add all 10 fresh sage leaves and stir to combine.
  5. Pour in reserved chicken broth and add bay leaf. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  6. While soup simmers, shred cooled chicken meat using two forks. Discard skin and bones.
  7. Add shredded chicken to the pot. Season generously with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 more minutes.
  8. Remove and discard bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Start the garlic roasting and chicken boiling at the same time to keep total cook time around 55 minutes.
  • Substitute a store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time. Skip the boiling step and use packaged broth instead.
  • Fresh sage is strongly recommended. Use 1 teaspoon dried sage only if fresh is unavailable.
  • For a heartier soup, stir in cooked rice or egg noodles just before serving. Do not add them before freezing.

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