bEST EVER CHICKEN SOUP

So I threw this bad boy together one day years ago when my Mum was sick with the flu.  Now, any time my friends or fam are a bit under the weather I whip this up and it seems to have some magical healing powers.  It's also the best chicken soup I've ever had (if I don't say so myself haha).

WHAT WE NEED:

• 1 brown onion, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves (I'm obsessed with Garlic so always put in an obscene amount, do it to your own taste)
• 4 Rosemary sprigs
• 4 Thyme sprigs
• 1.25L Chicken Stock
• 1 Can evaporated milk
• 1 Whole roast chicken (I always just buy mine roasted but if you're feeling fancy feel free to roast your own)
• 500g Mushrooms, sliced
• 2 Carrots, diced
• 3 Celery sticks, diced
• 2-3 Parsnips (depending on size), diced

hOW WE DO:

• Remove the meat from the chicken (and eat alllllll the stuffing heh heh heh) and set aside.  Keep the carcass and as many bones as possible !
• Add garlic, onions and herbs into a large pot with a tbsp of olive oil and brown over a medium heat.  I always find adding a pinch of salt to onions when you're browning releases a little moisture and stops them from burning.
• Once brown, put in your chicken carcass, and pour in your stock.  Once this has been brought to the boil, add your veggies (except for the mushroom), turn the heat down and simmer on a low heat for an hour.  Partially cover the pot to avoid too much evaporation.
• Remove your chicken carcass, add your mushrooms, chicken meat and the can of evaporated milk.
• Keep on the heat for a further 15, then season to taste

This is quite a thick soup, you'll find it thickens even further after being in the fridge over night.  I always keep a bit of extra stock on hand and add a quick splash when I reheat.  

Let me know how you go ! Post your soup on the gram and tag me !