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The perfect poached chicken soup recipe

Elevate your repertoire of soups with this delicious recipe.
Whole poached chicken soup.Photography: Con Poulos / Styling: Steve Pearce
4-6
1H 30M
30M

Craving chicken soup? Whether you’re recovering from a cold or simply need a tasty, easy meal, this poached chicken soup recipe will surely delight. A delicious blend of fresh vegetables is slow-cooked with a whole chicken, making it ideal for effortless meal prep or large family dinners. Best of all, it’s incredibly easy to toss everything into a pot and let it simmer to perfection.

Ingredients

Method

1.

Stuff the chicken with bay leaves, 1 head garlic and lemon. Set aside. Heat oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, parsnip and swede. Cook for 1–2 minutes, or until fragrant.

2.

Add the chicken, remaining garlic, cover with water until the chicken is submerged and cover partially with a lid. Cook for 1 1/2 hours, or until the chicken is tender, adding the fennel in the last 20 minutes. Take off the heat. Cover with a lid and set aside for 30 minutes, to rest.

3.

To serve, carefully remove the chicken and shred the meat. Return the meat to the soup. Serve topped with chopped fennel fronds.

Whole poached chicken soup.
(Photography: Con Poulos / Styling: Steve Pearce )

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