Classic Chunky Chicken Soup

This recipe is one that I've been making for years and definitely a winter favorite OR home sick on the couch and need some Feel Better Soup!! Although I can not take credit for this... This is a family recipe from my husbands mom Jana Thurner!! She is a fantastic healthy cook and shared this recipe with me early-on in our marriage... it was a marriage saver!! JK... but it did help when I was learning to cook for Jedidiah... the poor guy had to taste all my experiments, good or bad, but this one always came out perfect and loaded with flavor!!

1 whole chicken OR 4 breasts
1 white onion
5 large carrots
5 celery stalks
5 potatoes (red or yukon gold)
2 TBS garlic, minced
5 bouillon cubes, chicken flavor
1 TBS poultry seasoning

Servings 6
~ Place whole chicken in a pot and fill with water until chicken is covered
~ Put bouillon cubes, garlic, salt, pepper & poultry seasoning in water.
~ Simmer for 45-60 minutes or until chicken is cooked
~ While chicken is simmering, cut up all veggies
~ Remove chicken, keep broth. Cut/shred chicken and set aside
~ Add vegetables and shredded chicken back into broth, cook until done (veggies are soft)
~ If needed add salt, pepper, garlic, or poultry seasoning to taste