Description
Chicken Oat Flakes Soup is a healthy, comforting dish made with tender chicken, hearty oats, and a flavorful broth. This easy homemade soup is creamy without cream, packed with nutrients, and perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 400–500g chicken (boneless or bone-in)
- ½ cup oat flakes
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 carrot (chopped)
- 1 celery stalk (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 liter chicken broth or water
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken and pour in broth or water.
- Add bay leaf, salt, and pepper, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and set aside.
- Add oat flakes to the broth and cook until softened and slightly thickened.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir well.
- Simmer for a few more minutes until desired consistency is reached.
- Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaf, and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Use rolled oats for best texture; instant oats cook faster but soften more.Stir occasionally to prevent oats from sticking.Add extra broth if the soup thickens too much.Great for using leftover cooked chicken.
