Homemade Chicken Soup – a Comforting Family

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the carrots, celery (I include some of the celery leaves too), garlic, and onion into a food processor and chop into small bits. NOTE: if you prefer larger pieces of vegetables slice the carrots and celery, dice the garlic and chop the onion.
2. 2
   In a stock pot, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. 3
   Add the vegetables from the food processor and saute 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
4. 4
   Add the jalapeno pepper and sauté another 1-2 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the whole chicken OR chicken breasts, the chicken broth and the water. Bring to a boil then lower heat bringing soup to a simmer.
6. 6
   If using a Whole Chicken: After about 90 minutes the chicken will be cooked and falling off the bone. Separate the meat, discard the bones and skin, add meat back to the soup and taste for seasoning.
7. 7
   (I recommend taking the whole chicken out of the broth, letting it cool sightly so you can handle it then taking off the meat and hand shredding it)
8. 8
   If using boneless Chicken Breasts: simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
9. 9
   Add the apple cider vinegar at the end. Great for your health and brightens the flavor of the soup.