MOM'S CHICKEN SOUP

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The flavor of this soup is wonderful on a cold fall or winter day. Whenever I am feeling a little stuffy, I make this soup and I start to feel better.-Mary Beth Jung, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h30m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 chicken (about 2-1/2 to 3 pounds) with giblets, quartered
2-1/2 quarts water
3 teaspoons salt
1 medium onion
6 whole peppercorns
6 celery ribs, (leaves reserved), divided
6 medium carrots, divided
2 cups cooked rice or cooked fine egg noodles
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 to 4 drops yellow food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • Place the chicken, giblets, water, salt, onion, peppercorns, three celery ribs, all the celery leaves and three carrots in a soup kettle. Bring to a boil. Skim off the foam. Reduce heat to simmer; cover and cook for 2 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat. Discard cooked vegetables and peppercorns. Strain stock if desired. , Chill stock, then skim fat. Dice remaining celery and carrots; add to the stock. Cook until the vegetables are tender. , Meanwhile, remove chicken from the bones and dice. Add chicken, cooked rice or noodles and parsley. Heat through. Stir in food coloring if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Kajaldash Shipu
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This soup is amazing!


Raju Ahmeeed
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Sanni Ayomide
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it.


Abdul Razak
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I'm not a big fan of chicken soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is so tender.


Muzamil Ahmed
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Muhammad Ashfaq
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I always add some chopped carrots and celery to the soup, and it makes it even better.


Abio's Worldwide
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is so tender. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Ibrahim Ali
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I'm not a big fan of chicken soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is so tender. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Francina Grady
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer. The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit wi


Atlantian King
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I made this soup last night and it was delicious! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I added some chopped carrots and celery to the soup, and it was even better. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Mih RiMoN
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up. Definitely a keeper!