
There is something deeply comforting about a pot of slow-simmered chicken soup, and this version earns its name with every careful step. Bone-in chicken pieces build a rich, collagen-forward broth over a long, gentle simmer, while a splash of apple cider vinegar helps draw out every bit of goodness from the bones. The vegetables — sweet potato, parsnips, carrots, and celery — are all whole, recognizable, and free from the common triggers that make so many packaged soups off-limits for people managing eosinophilic esophagitis. Fresh thyme and rosemary do the heavy lifting on flavor, so there's no need for spice blends or seasoning packets that can hide problematic ingredients. Straining the broth before adding the vegetables keeps everything clean and clear, which matters both for texture and for knowing exactly what's in the bowl. The result is a soup that's genuinely nourishing — tender shredded chicken, soft root vegetables, and a golden broth that tastes like it simmered all day, because it did.
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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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