HOMESTYLE CHICKEN SOUP

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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3 to 3 1/2 pound chicken, rinsed in cold water and trussed and with extra string left looped on the end for easier retrieval of the cooked chicken
6 quarts water
3 carrots, peeled and cut into a large dice
4 celery ribs, washed and diced
2 leeks, split, carefully washed and diced
1 tablespoon each salt and cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons dried thyme
2 bay leaves
3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 cups cooked broad egg noodles
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Rinse the chicken under cold water truss the legs but leave a loop of additional string to help remove the cooked chicken form the pot by giving you a loop-handle to grab with tongs. Put the chicken in a large stock pot with the cold water and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to a strong simmer, but not a rolling boil, and continue to cook for 20 minutes, carefully skimming off fat and residue. Add the vegetables, salt, pepper and herb sachet to the pot and continue to cook for an additional 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the heat and cool the soup slightly before removing the chicken with the help of the looped string. Discard the cheesecloth sachet and skim any fat that has risen to the surface. Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions. Strip the skin off the chicken and discard the skin. Pull the chicken meat from the bones, being careful to remove all the bones from the meat, add the boneless meat back to the soup pot and discard the bones. Bring the soup with the meat added back to the boil, simmer for 10 minutes before adding the noodles and chopped dill. Cook 2-3 minutes before serving in bowls with some additional dill as a garnish. Refrigerate promptly any unused portions. If only part of the soup will be served at one seating, divide the cooked soup into batches before adding the noodles and dill to prevent the noodles form being overcooked when the remaining portions are reheated.
  • Tied in a cheesecloth sachet: .

Ramkishore Menon
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This soup was okay, but I've definitely had better.


Eccentric Diva
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I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and ingredients.


Md Imran Nazir
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This soup was a disappointment. The broth was watery and the chicken was tough.


Ma Liton
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken soup, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The broth was flavorful and the chicken was tender.


Asma Awan
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I thought this soup was just okay. The broth was a little bland for my taste and the chicken was a bit dry.


Bekka Manley
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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.


JH Nayem
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Lethalpixel_yt
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


melissa morgan
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This soup was a hit with my family! The kids loved the noodles and vegetables, and I loved the flavorful broth. It's a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Gareth Dowdall
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I've tried many chicken soup recipes, but this one is by far the best. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the chicken is tender and juicy. I love that it's also a one-pot meal, so it's easy to make on a busy weeknight.


Nobe Gamer
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This chicken soup turned out so flavorful and comforting! The addition of vegetables and herbs made it really special. I'll definitely be making this again!