Chicken Soup Without Noodles

Prepare the Chicken Rinse the whole chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.

Prepare the Soup Base In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, and paprika.

Simmer the Chicken Soup Add the whole chicken to the pot and bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 1.5 hours, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.

Shred the Chicken Carefully remove the whole chicken from the pot and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to pull the chicken meat off the bones and shred it into bite-sized pieces. Discard the skin and bones.

Season the Soup and Simmer Return the shredded chicken meat to the pot and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes.

Serve the Chicken Soup Ladle the chicken soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.