GRANDMA'S ITALIAN CHICKEN SOUP
This is a recipe we had all the time growing up. We were a family of nine, and my mom brought this out when it was getting close to payday and money was tight. It was a great budget meal. As adults, I can say all of my siblings and me continue to make this soup. We love it.
Provided by Susan McGreevy
Categories Chicken Soups
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Use a large stock pot. Rinse chicken, inside and out. Place in stock pot and cover with water. Add the onion. Simmer for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 2. Remove the cooked chicken from the pot. When cool enough to handle, remove chicken meat and add back to the stock pot. Discard skin, fat, bones, etc.
- 3. Add carrots and celery to the stock pot and continue to simmer. Meanwhile make meatballs.
- 4. Mix the chopmeat, eggs and breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper. Form into mini meatballs and drop into the soup. Simmer soup until meatballs are cooked through and celery and carrots are soft. Add tomato paste and stir. You can skim any foam from the top of the soup at this point.
- 5. We normally make small pasta - ditalini, elbows, small shells or any type of small pasta to go along with this. Do NOT add to the soup. Make the pasta, add to your bowl and ladle soup over top. Garnish with parmesan cheese. Serve with crusty italian bread and you have a meal. There will be leftovers! You can also freeze the soup.
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Elijah Bienaimer
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting.
Wayne Kasanshi
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Chathu Amarasekara
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken soup, but this recipe was actually really good. I'll definitely be making it again.
MD AZIJUL
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
ThunderBou BoiThunder
[email protected]I love that this soup is made with all fresh ingredients. It makes it so much more flavorful.
Kohsari Abbasi
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's so warm and hearty, and it always makes me feel better when I'm sick.
Nirob Sorkar
[email protected]I've never made Italian chicken soup before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The soup turned out great!
Joanne Rice
[email protected]The soup was a little bland for my taste, but I added some extra salt and pepper and it was perfect.
Sewanyana Lowlence
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use all fresh ingredients.
Sebastian Nistor
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.
Zahara Abdu
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Naeem islam
[email protected]This soup was just what I needed on a cold winter day. It was hearty and flavorful, and it warmed me up from the inside out.
Usman Raza italy
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
John W
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! The broth was flavorful and the chicken was tender. I added some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery, and it turned out great.