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Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Chicken Soup

Jamie Oliver’s 5-ingredient chicken soup is a straightforward homemade soup made using chicken, a small selection of vegetables, and stock or water.

The focus is on gentle simmering and letting natural flavours develop without heavy seasoning or long cooking times.

Ingredients

    • Whole chicken or chicken thighs

    • Onion

    • Carrot

    • Celery

    • Chicken stock or water

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

Peel and roughly chop the onion, carrot, and celery. If using a whole chicken, remove any excess fat but keep the skin for flavour.

Step 2: Start the Soup

Place the chicken in a large pot and add the chopped vegetables. Pour in enough stock or water to fully cover everything.

Step 3: Simmer Gently

Bring the pot to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 25–30 minutes, skimming off any foam from the surface.

Step 4: Shred the Chicken

Remove the chicken from the pot. Shred the meat, discarding skin and bones, then return the meat to the soup.

Step 5: Season and Serve

Season lightly with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust, then serve hot.