Embark on a culinary journey to Pennsylvania Dutch Country with a hearty and comforting dish that is sure to satisfy and warm your soul. Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Corn Soup with Rivels is a delightful blend of flavors that combines tender chicken, sweet corn, savory broth, and pillowy soft rivals (small dumplings). This soup is a staple in Amish and Mennonite households, passed down through generations, and is celebrated for its simplicity and heartwarming appeal.
In this article, you'll find a collection of three delectable recipes that capture the essence of this classic soup. The main recipe features a step-by-step guide to creating the timeless Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Corn Soup with Rivels, accompanied by two additional variations: a vegetarian-friendly Vegetable Corn Soup with Rivels and a creamy Chicken Corn Chowder. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to deliver a symphony of flavors and textures, making them perfect for a cozy meal with family and friends.
BEST PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH CHICKEN CORN SOUP
This is a classic favorite! A Pennsylvania Dutch chicken corn soup - complete with rivels (for anyone who doesn't know what rivels are, they are little dumplings). Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Provided by Doreen
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes
Time 3h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine chicken, water, onions, celery, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 2 hours, adding water as needed, until chicken is very tender. Remove the chicken from the soup. Refrigerate chicken and soup.
- When fat solidifies on surface of soup, remove from refrigerator and remove fat. Remaining soup should equal about 2 1/2 quarts.
- Remove corn from cobs by splitting kernels lengthwise with a sharp knife and scraping corn from cob. Combine soup and corn in a large pot over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until corn is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place two of the eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop. Set aside.
- Chop cooled chicken meat and add to soup.
- In a medium bowl, beat remaining egg until light in color. Beat in flour and milk until smooth. Drop batter by partial spoonfuls into hot broth to make small (1/4 -1/2 inch round) dumplings. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 5 minutes, until dumplings hold their shape and float to the surface. Stir in reserved cooked egg.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 146.9 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 37.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 1576.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH CHICKEN CORN SOUP
I am not sure where this recipe orginally came from but I received it from the real cook in the house! I added more corn and if you would like more or less chicken-depending on taste. Even I, NOT a cook, made this and it turned out GREAT!
Provided by Shiloh Brown
Categories Stocks
Time 1h20m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring to a boil in a soup pot: first 6 ingredients.
- Skim the impurities from the surface.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the chicken is well cooked, about 1 hour (I used frozen breast that cooked in about 30 minutes).
- Remove the chicken, shred the meat, and set aside.
- (At this point you can remove the surface fat with a small ladle.) Bring the stock to a boil.
- Stir in: Noodles and Corn.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender but firm.
- Stir in the shredded chicken along with: Eggs and parsley.
- Ladle into warm bowls and serve with dinner rolls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.4, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 83, Sodium 626.1, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4.8, Protein 17.9
PA DUTCH CHICKEN CORN SOUP
Chicken corn soup has a light sweetness from the corn and a savoriness from the chicken. This particular recipe has a rich broth mixed with a variety of herbs and is cooked low and slow for several hours. The outcome is a flavorful, comforting bowl of soup. It takes a little time to make but it makes a large amount... great if...
Provided by Michelle Koletar/Mertz
Categories Poultry Appetizers
Time 5h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Boil chickens, celery stalks, carrots, and onion, some kosher salt & pepper in a stockpot with enough water to cover both. I add about 1 tsp of curry & some chicken bouillon at this point because I like a hearty broth.
- 2. When chicken is cooked, remove chicken & refrigerate separately.
- 3. Let broth cool down a bit to room temperature. Discard celery and onion. Refrigerate broth overnight.
- 4. Next day, skim fat from top of broth.
- 5. Heat broth over medium heat.
- 6. Add chicken bouillon and cans of chicken broth. Heat to almost a boil.
- 7. Remove skin and bones from chickens. Pick off meat in large chunks.
- 8. Add chicken to the broth.
- 9. Add a few pinches of saffron and nutmeg (optional). I also like to add some Hungarian paprika, dill, a bay leaf, a dash of onion powder, a dash of garlic powder, and a little celery seed.
- 10. Add cans of corn. I drain all the cans of corn but one and add the corn juice to the soup. (NOTE: Most people use fresh corn on the cob or frozen corn for their chicken corn soup. I prefer the cans, just because I think it's better flavor.)
- 11. Add more salt & pepper to taste. Let cook for about an hour and check taste again. This normally is where I will add more water if necessary, more chicken bouillon, salt, etc.
- 12. Cut up hard-boiled eggs into bite-size pieces. Add to the pot.
- 13. Continue cooking and add some fresh parsley snipped in small flakes. Once you are happy with the flavor, bring to a low boil and begin to prepare the rivels. My favorite part of chicken corn soup!!!
- 14. Mix the flour, beaten egg, and milk well. I add a few teaspoons of the broth, too, just for flavor.
- 15. Once it is very well blended, drop by very teeny balls into the soup. (Make sure broth is boiling). I take a fork & just let the rival batter fall off. They are not supposed to be pretty, so don't worry about rolling them or making them uniform! They will be a mishmash of yumminess. Don't make the mistake of getting lazy and making the rivals too large or they won't cook well. You can add some broken thin noodles instead if you want to skip this step.
- 16. Continue stirring over boil for about 10/15 mins. The rivels should have a dough texture. I taste again, add more salt & pepper as needed, and another chicken bouillon, if necessary.
- 17. Add fresh chopped parsley. Stir & serve.
- 18. ENJOY!!! This is everyone's favorite soup in Central PA!
CHICKEN CORN SOUP WITH RIVELS
Traditional chicken soup is rich with a dumplinglike soup stretcher called rivels. This healthy recipe is brimming with chicken, vegetables and herbs. You won't be able to resist it. -Elissa Armbruster, Medford, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, celery and onion in oil until tender. Add the broth, corn, chicken, parsley, salt, tarragon and pepper. Bring to a boil., Meanwhile, for rivels, place the flour in a bowl; mix in egg with a fork just until blended. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls into boiling soup, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until rivels are cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH CHICKEN CORN SOUP WITH RIVELS
****PLEASE USE CHICKEN WITH BONE IN. If you are a corn lover, you will love this. This is my moms recipe for this popular PA dish. Rivels are like tiny little dumplings and add so much goodness to the soup. Prep and cook times are approximate, since she never really had a recipe written out. This tastes even better the next day.
Provided by keen5
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 1 large soup stock pot, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil chicken with onion, salt and pepper in 3 quarts of water until tender.
- While chicken is boiling, chop eggs so they are ready.
- (I boil my eggs the night before).
- Remove chicken from bones, shred or cut into pieces.
- Add corn to broth and cook to doneness.
- Meanwhile make the rivels: Mix one raw egg and 1 cup of flour with fork and use your fingers to make crumbs.
- Add this slowly to boiling corn and broth and boil for 15 minutes more.
- Add chicken and parsley.
- The hard cooked eggs are added now, if desired.
- ***Ifyou are going to freeze any of the soup, do not add the hard cooked eggs to that portion.
- They do not freeze well at all and will ruin the soup.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the chicken; it should be cooked through but still tender.
- If you don't have time to make your own chicken broth, you can use store-bought chicken broth or stock.
- Be careful not to overcook the egg noodles; they should be cooked al dente.
- Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.
- If you like, you can add a dollop of sour cream or yogurt to each bowl of soup.
Conclusion:
Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Corn Soup with Rivels is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious soup, give this recipe a try.
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