Fast Chicken Soup Base

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, oregano, and bay leaves and cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the chicken broth, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Stir in the cooked chicken and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Remove the bay leaves and serve.

Interesting Facts

• This soup base can be used for many soups, such as classic chicken noodle, tortilla soup, or even a creamy chicken soup.
• You can customize this soup base to your liking by adding in different herbs and spices.
• Leftover soup base can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days.