Best 7 Moms Homemade Chicken Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting goodness of Mom's Homemade Chicken Soup, a classic dish packed with flavor and nourishment. This timeless recipe has been passed down through generations, offering a warm embrace on chilly days and soothing relief during times of illness. With its simple yet flavorful ingredients, this soup is a culinary journey that delights the senses and nourishes the soul. Discover the secrets to crafting this comforting broth, from selecting the perfect chicken to mastering the art of simmering for maximum flavor. Explore variations such as a hearty chicken noodle soup, a zesty lemon chicken soup, and a spicy Mexican chicken soup, each offering a unique twist on the classic. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, Mom's Homemade Chicken Soup is an accessible and rewarding dish that will warm your heart and leave you feeling satisfied.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOM'S CHICKEN SOUP



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The flavor of this soup is wonderful on a cold fall or winter day. Whenever I am feeling a little stuffy, I make this soup and I start to feel better.-Mary Beth Jung, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h30m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 chicken (about 2-1/2 to 3 pounds) with giblets, quartered
2-1/2 quarts water
3 teaspoons salt
1 medium onion
6 whole peppercorns
6 celery ribs, (leaves reserved), divided
6 medium carrots, divided
2 cups cooked rice or cooked fine egg noodles
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 to 4 drops yellow food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • Place the chicken, giblets, water, salt, onion, peppercorns, three celery ribs, all the celery leaves and three carrots in a soup kettle. Bring to a boil. Skim off the foam. Reduce heat to simmer; cover and cook for 2 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat. Discard cooked vegetables and peppercorns. Strain stock if desired. , Chill stock, then skim fat. Dice remaining celery and carrots; add to the stock. Cook until the vegetables are tender. , Meanwhile, remove chicken from the bones and dice. Add chicken, cooked rice or noodles and parsley. Heat through. Stir in food coloring if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

MOM'S HOMEMADE CHICKEN SOUP



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Come home to this filling homemade chicken and veggie soup - a delicious slow-cooked dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups baby-cut carrots
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 can (49 1/2 ounces) ready-to-serve chicken broth
1 cup frozen green peas
1 cup fine egg noodles

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned.
  • Mix all ingredients except peas and noodles in 3 1/2- to 4-quart Crock-Pot slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 1/2 to 7 hours or until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • Rinse frozen peas with cold water to separate; drain. Stir peas and noodles into soup. Cover and cook on high heat setting about 15 minutes or until noodles are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2680 mg

THE ULTIMATE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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My first Wisconsin winter was so cold, all I wanted to eat was homemade chicken noodle soup. Of all the chicken noodle soup recipes out there, this type of soup is my favorite and is in heavy rotation from November to April. It has many incredibly devoted fans.-Gina Nistico, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
10 cups chicken broth
4 celery ribs, chopped
4 medium carrots, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3 cups uncooked kluski or other egg noodles (about 8 ounces)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Optional: Additional salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches, skin side down; cook until dark golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken from pan; remove and discard skin. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons., Add onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add broth, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to pan. Add celery, carrots, bay leaves and thyme. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until chicken is tender, 25-30 minutes., Transfer chicken to a plate. Remove soup from heat. Add noodles; let stand, covered, until noodles are tender, 20-22 minutes., Meanwhile, when chicken is cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat into bite-sized pieces. Return meat to stockpot. Stir in parsley and lemon juice. If desired, adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 1176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

HOMEMADE CHICKEN SOUP



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Homemade chicken soup - but you don't have to be sick to deserve or enjoy it - you do, so do! Good for body and soul!

Provided by Jill

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (3 pound) whole chicken
4 carrots, halved
4 stalks celery, halved
1 large onion, halved
water to cover
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

Steps:

  • Put the chicken, carrots, celery and onion in a large soup pot and cover with cold water. Heat and simmer, uncovered, until the chicken meat falls off of the bones (skim off foam every so often).
  • Take everything out of the pot. Strain the broth. Pick the meat off of the bones and chop the carrots, celery and onion. Season the broth with salt, pepper and chicken bouillon to taste, if desired. Return the chicken, carrots, celery and onion to the pot, stir together, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 36.9 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 67.6 mg, Sugar 2 g

MOM'S HOMEY CHICKEN SOUP



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Who wouldn't welcome a steamy bowl of old-fashioned chicken noodle soup on a cold day? One taste and it will be a family favorite.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups homemade or canned ready-to-serve chicken broth
3 cups water
1 cup baby-cut carrots
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped ( 1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 cup frozen egg noodles (from 12-ounce bag)
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Heat all ingredients except noodles and chicken to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven.
  • Stir in noodles; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 20 to 25 minutes, adding chicken for last 5 minutes, until vegetables and noodles are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 3290 mg

MOM'S CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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My mother was a pastor's wife, and she did a lot of cooking for potlucks. This recipe's one she created herself. I serve it frequently to my husband and to our four children. Every one of them is a hearty eater! -Marlene Doolittle, Story City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
2 quarts water
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 celery ribs, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cut green beans
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
NOODLES:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook chicken in water; cool slightly. Remove chicken from bones; discard bones. Skim fat from broth. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; add to broth with remaining ingredients except noodles. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Meanwhile, for noodles, place flour in a small bowl and make a well in the center. Stir together remaining ingredients; pour into well. Working the mixture with your hands, form a dough ball. Knead for 5-6 minutes. , Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. On a floured surface, roll dough out to a square, 1/16 to 1/8 in. thick, and cut into 1/4-in.-wide strips. Cook noodles in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes or until done. Drain and add to soup just before serving. Freeze option: Freeze uncooked noodles on waxed paper-lined baking sheets until firm. Transfer to freezer containers; return to freezer. Prepare soup as directed, reserving potatoes for later. Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place potatoes in a small saucepan; add water to cover. Simmer 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Meanwhile, cook noodles as directed; drain. Transfer soup and potatoes to a Dutch oven. Heat through. Just before serving, add noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 1012mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

MOM MOAK'S CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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Perfect chicken noodle soup recipe. Heavy cream can be used in place of evaporated milk, if preferred.

Provided by carolann moak

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
4 (10.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
4 baking potatoes, peeled and diced
¼ pinch dried thyme
¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups egg noodles
1 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a stock pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion, celery, and carrots in the hot oil until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the chicken broth, baking potatoes, thyme, and poultry seasoning to the vegetable mixture; bring to a simmer and continue cooking until the potatoes are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir the cooked chicken, egg noodles, and evaporated milk into the soup; cook until the noodles are cooked through, another 7 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1067.3 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

Tips:

  • Use a whole chicken for a richer flavor. A whole chicken provides more flavor and nutrients than just chicken breasts or thighs.
  • Roast the chicken before simmering it. Roasting the chicken adds a delicious layer of flavor to the soup.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to the soup.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. Overcooked vegetables will become mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Add seasonings to taste. This may include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or other herbs and spices.
  • Let the soup cool slightly before serving. This will help to prevent burns.

Conclusion:

This classic chicken soup recipe can be easily customized to your liking. You can add different vegetables, herbs, and spices to create a soup that is uniquely yours. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's also a healthy and comforting meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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