
There is something deeply restorative about a pot of slow-simmered chicken and root vegetables, and this recipe delivers exactly that kind of nourishing comfort. Bone-in chicken pieces are simmered low and slow with apple cider vinegar to coax out a rich, collagen-packed broth before the real magic happens with carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and celery. Fresh thyme and rosemary do all the heavy lifting on flavor, so you get a deeply aromatic soup without reaching for anything that falls outside a strict elimination protocol. Every single ingredient here is clean and whole — no nightshades, no grains, no legumes, no dairy — making it genuinely easy to serve without second-guessing a label. The technique of straining the broth mid-cook and returning it to the pot keeps everything clear and silky, which feels a little chef-y but is honestly straightforward. A handful of fresh parsley stirred in at the end adds a bright finish that makes the whole bowl look as good as it tastes. This is the kind of soup you make on a Sunday and feel grateful for all week long.
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Place the chicken pieces in a large 6–8 qt stockpot and cover with 8 cups of cold water. Add the apple cider vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Skim off any gray foam that rises to the surface during the first 10 minutes.
Once the broth is clear and the foam has been skimmed, add the thyme sprigs and rosemary sprigs. Partially cover the pot and simmer gently for 1 hour 30 minutes — do not exceed 2 hours 30 minutes total simmer time.
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