BASIC CHICKEN SOUP
This recipe is adapted from "The Whole World Loves Chicken Soup" by our old colleague Mimi Sheraton. It was published in 1995. Practical and pragmatic in the technical aspects of soup making, Ms. Sheraton is an unabashed hedonist when it comes to serving and consuming it. "Chicken soup must be very, very hot," she counsels. "You want to have to inhale it, to take tiny sips at first and build, as the soup cools, to larger and larger bites. Near the end, you are racing to finish. Tepid soup is dead."
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories one pot, soups and stews, main course
Time 3h
Yield 6 - 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the chicken in a 6- to 7-quart soup pot and add the water (it should cover chicken). Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Uncover, reduce to a bare simmer and skim foam as it rises to the surface. When foam subsides, add remaining ingredients, using only 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook chicken, turning 2 or 3 times, until meat loosens from bone, about 2 1/2 hours. Add more water during cooking if chicken is not 7/8 covered. Add salt gradually, tasting the soup from time to time.
- Remove chicken, giblets and bones and set aside. Strain the soup through a fine sieve and discard vegetables. Either skim fat from soup if serving immediately or let cool thoroughly, then cover, refrigerate and skim fat when the soup is cold. Chicken can be pulled from the bones and reheated in the soup. Garnish with parsley or dill if desired.
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[email protected]This is the best chicken soup recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.
David Ward
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TLOU LUVR
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the chicken is tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Idrees Khaskheli
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Dragon Lord
[email protected]This is a great basic chicken soup recipe. It's very easy to make and it tastes great. I like to add some extra vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onions, to make it even more hearty.
Sharia Robinson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken soup, but I really enjoyed this recipe. It's very flavorful and the chicken is very tender. I will definitely be making this soup again.
jasmi stha
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting. I love the addition of the noodles.
Jonjon Jessica
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Akhas Islam
[email protected]This is the best chicken soup recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.
Tushar Sarkar
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Expassteline Loser0772
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Ma Ma
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the chicken is tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Stephen Steward
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious. I especially love the addition of the ginger and garlic. This soup is definitely a keeper.
Abdiel Carmona
[email protected]I made this soup for my sick husband and he loved it! It was so flavorful and comforting. He said it was the best chicken soup he'd ever had.
Niu Sha
[email protected]This is my go-to chicken soup recipe. It's simple, quick, and always turns out great. I usually add some extra garlic and ginger to taste. I also like to use a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, celery, onions, and mushrooms.
Aalam Afgani
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. This soup is also very versatile. I've served it as a main course, a side di
Irfan Naeem
[email protected]This chicken soup recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold day. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I added some extra vegetabl