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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William Osman
[email protected]This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and comforting.
Mohammed Babar
[email protected]I love that this soup is so healthy. It's packed with vegetables and lean protein.
Brianna Garcia
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have a few pieces of chicken left over after dinner and this is a great way to use them up.
Rakesh Munneeram
[email protected]I've never made chicken soup before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!
nigel porter
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.
Heaven Howard
[email protected]I love that this soup is made with all natural ingredients. I feel good about feeding it to my family.
Ahsan ILyas
[email protected]This soup is delicious, but it's a lot of work to make. I only make it on special occasions.
Rowan Oldroyd
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out watery. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Khuram Malik
[email protected]This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it flavorful.
Warnishia Levy
[email protected]This is the best chicken soup I've ever had. It's so flavorful and the chicken is so tender. I'll definitely be making this again.
Rockybul Hasan Rocky
[email protected]I love that this soup is so versatile. I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand and it always turns out great.
Roshan vlogs
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver when I'm feeling sick. It's so soothing and helps me feel better quickly.
Shakoor khan
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Nazar Hilaire
[email protected]This chicken soup is the epitome of comfort food. It's warm, savory, and soul-satisfying. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!