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A close-up shot of a steaming bowl of chicken soup with lemon and spices on a white marble cooktop. The dish is garnished with fresh herbs, adding a pop of color and aroma. A spoon rests beside the bowl, ready for a comforting meal

Shredded Chicken Soup Recipe

This Shredded Chicken Soup is a comforting, immune-boosting bowl of warmth with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices. It’s easy to make, deeply nourishing, and perfect for any season!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6
Calories 184 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot or saucepan
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Ladle
  • Strainer (optional)

Ingredients
  

  • 250 gms chicken bone-in chicken
  • 1 carrot
  • ½ cup Sweet corn
  • 1 potato optional
  • 1 cup any vegetables of your choice optional (cauliflower, celery,cabbage)
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice helps in fighting flu and cold
  • 1 tbsp ginger chopped finely optional
  • 1 tbsp garlic chopped finely
  • 1 tsp ghee or oil or butter

Spices:

  • 1 small bay leaf
  • 4 pepper corn
  • 2 inch cinnamon piece

Instructions
 

  • Heat ghee or butter in a large pot and sauté chopped garlic, ginger, and bay leaf until fragrant.
    A close-up shot of a black pot on a white marble cooktop, where ghee is melting. Chopped garlic, ginger, and a single bay leaf are sizzling, releasing a rich and aromatic fragrance. A wooden spatula stirs the ingredients, ensuring even cooking
  • Add bone-in chicken, peppercorns, and cinnamon, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
    A close-up shot of the same black pot on a white marble cooktop, with bone-in chicken pieces lightly searing in a blend of whole peppercorns, a cinnamon stick, and aromatic spices. The surface of the chicken glistens as it absorbs the rich flavors
  • Pour in water and bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is tender.
    A close-up shot of the black pot on a white marble cooktop, now filled with simmering broth. The golden liquid bubbles gently as steam rises, signaling the slow cooking process that infuses deep flavors into the soup
  • Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
    A close-up shot of a plate on a white marble cooktop, where tender chicken pieces are being pulled apart with two forks. The juicy, well-cooked meat is shredded into delicate strands, ready to be added back into the soup
  • Add chopped carrots, sweet corn, and potatoes, cooking until veggies are soft.
    A close-up shot of the black pot on a white marble cooktop, now brimming with shredded chicken, chopped carrots, sweet corn, and diced potatoes. The soup simmers, allowing the vegetables to soften and blend beautifully with the rich broth
  • Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and stir well.
  • Adjust salt and spices as needed.
  • Serve hot and enjoy with your favorite side!
    A close-up shot of a steaming bowl of chicken soup with lemon and spices on a white marble cooktop. The dish is garnished with fresh herbs, adding a pop of color and aroma. A spoon rests beside the bowl, ready for a comforting meal