Amish Snow Day Soup

Recipe Source: thefoodnotebook.com

• 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 pound), diced
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, room temperature
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin preferred

Prep: Dice chicken, chop vegetables, mince garlic (15 minutes – uniform pieces cook evenly)

Sauté: Heat oil, cook onions, carrots, celery until softened (5 minutes – medium heat prevents burning)

Cook Protein: Add chicken, season, brown on all sides (5 minutes – don’t overcrowd the pot)

Simmer: Add garlic, thyme, broth; bring to boil then reduce heat (20-30 minutes – gentle bubbling melds flavors)

Finish: Taste, adjust seasoning, ladle into bowls (2 minutes – let cool slightly before serving)