BASIC CHICKEN SOUP

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Everyone has their own favorite chicken soup recipe, but rarely have so few ingredients added up to so much comfort. This version has classic flavors and, thanks to a simplified method, cooks more quickly than traditional chicken soups (the dish is ready in a little over an hour). There's no need to make a separate stock; the vegetables and meat form their own satisfying broth.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds), cut into pieces (including back)
8 cups water
Coarse salt
3 medium onions, thinly sliced (4 cups)
2 celery stalks, sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
4 garlic cloves, crushed
6 medium carrots, sliced 1/2 inch thick

Steps:

  • Bring chicken, water, and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil in a large stockpot. Skim foam. Add onions, celery, and garlic. Reduce heat. Simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
  • Remove breast, and set aside. Add carrots. Simmer, partially covered, for 40 minutes.
  • Remove remaining chicken; discard back and wings. Let cool slightly. Remove meat from bones, and cut into bite-size pieces.
  • Stir in desired amount of chicken; reserve the rest for another use. Skim fat. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 g, Cholesterol 117 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 718 g

Alfred Thompson
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This is my go-to chicken soup recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love adding a variety of vegetables to the soup, depending on what I have on hand.


BILAL JAMALI
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is so tender. I will definitely be making this soup again.


ma lareful
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This soup is so easy to make and so delicious! I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


MD JALAL UDDIN (মোঃ জালাল উদ্দিন)
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Sahra Ali
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love that it's healthy, too. I always feel good after eating a bowl of this soup.


Ripa Akter
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I made this soup for my sick husband and he loved it! It's the perfect soup for a cold or flu.


Johnny Depp
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This soup is so delicious and comforting. I love that it's so easy to make, too. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can make it any time I want.


Polly Keller
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Olivia&Son's World: Blogger&Influencer
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This is my go-to chicken soup recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love adding a variety of vegetables to the soup, depending on what I have on hand.


Tiana Njeri
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is so tender. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Al amin Roni
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This soup is so easy to make and so delicious! I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.