FARMHOUSE CHICKEN SOUP

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Over the years, I've changed this recipe bit by bit until my family said it was perfect. I hope your family enjoys it as much as we do!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h40m

Yield 10-12 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds)
2 quarts water
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup diced carrots
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
SPAETZLE:
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs, well beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place the chicken and water in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning and red pepper flakes. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken is tender. , Remove chicken from broth; cool. Skim fat from broth. Remove meat from bones; discard bones and skin. Cut meat into bite-size pieces; return to broth. Cover and simmer., For spaetzle, combine the flour, salt, baking powder and nutmeg in a small bowl. Stir in the eggs, milk and parsley; blend well. With a rubber spatula, push batter through a large-hole grater or colander into simmering soup. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until spaetzle float to the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 558mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Kumar Sukhdev
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I'm not a fan of chicken soup, but this recipe is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting.


Dev Kumar
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This soup is a staple in my household. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Aanand Diwana
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I'm going to try making this soup this weekend. It looks delicious!


Md durul Munshi
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Antwi Bismark
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I added some extra vegetables to this soup, like carrots and celery. It turned out great!


Toleen Elnazer
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great freezer meal.


Kabba Damba
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I'm not a big fan of chicken soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and comforting.


izuchukwu Uchenna
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This is the best chicken soup I've ever had. The broth is so rich and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


madalina grosaru
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


XXX ROSTER
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This chicken soup is a lifesaver! I made it when I was feeling under the weather and it really helped to soothe my sore throat and congestion. It's also incredibly flavorful and comforting.