Chicken Drumstick Soup
A rich, flavorful chicken drumstick soup with aromatic herbs, vegetables, and bone-in chicken for the ultimate comforting dish.
Equipment
- Large Soup Pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 chicken drumsticks skin removed for a clearer broth
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tsp thyme dried or fresh
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar helps extract nutrients from bones
- 1 lemon cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat and sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add the chicken drumsticks and pour in the water or chicken broth.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, thyme, bay leaf, and apple cider vinegar.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 45-60 minutes, skimming off any foam that rises to the top.
- Remove the drumsticks, shred the meat off the bones, and return the meat to the soup.
- Discard the bay leaf, adjust seasoning as needed, and serve hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, roast the drumsticks before adding them to the soup. You can also add rice, noodles, or potatoes for a heartier meal.