Best 13 Moms Homey Chicken Soup Recipes

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Moms homey chicken soup is a classic comfort food that has been enjoyed by families for generations. It is the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day or to soothe a sore throat. The best part about moms homey chicken soup is that it is easy to make and can be tailored to your own liking. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, with or without noodles, or with a variety of vegetables, there is a recipe out there for you. So grab a pot and get ready to make a delicious batch of moms homey chicken soup.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

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.

MOM'S HOMEY CHICKEN SOUP



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Who wouldn't welcome a steamy bowl of old-fashioned chicken noodle soup on a cold day? One taste and it will be a family favorite.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups homemade or canned ready-to-serve chicken broth
3 cups water
1 cup baby-cut carrots
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped ( 1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 cup frozen egg noodles (from 12-ounce bag)
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Heat all ingredients except noodles and chicken to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven.
  • Stir in noodles; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 20 to 25 minutes, adding chicken for last 5 minutes, until vegetables and noodles are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 3290 mg

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.
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MOM'S SPECIAL CHICKEN SOUP



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Nothing is more comforting than this chicken soup. I am convinced a single bowl can soothe anything from the common cold to a stressful day. My mother made it often for our family when I was growing up. -Cookie Curci, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)
3 quarts water
1 medium onion, quartered
4 celery ribs
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 parsley sprigs
1 garlic clove
2-1/2 teaspoons salt, optional
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place chicken and water in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add the onion, celery, bouillon, parsley sprigs, garlic and salt if desired. Cover and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 1 hour. , Remove chicken from broth; allow to cool. Strain broth, discarding vegetables and seasonings. Remove chicken from bones; cut into cubes; set aside. Discard bones. Add carrots to broth and simmer about 15 minutes or until tender. Add chicken and chopped parsley to broth; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HOMEY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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Chicken noodle soup brings back memories of childhood. This revamped version with a healthy twist is a favorite at my house, especially after we've been working outside on a cool day. It takes the chill off.-Cynthia LaFourcade, Salmon, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 package (12 ounces) frozen home-style egg noodles
4 cups chopped fresh kale
2 cups shredded cooked chicken

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrots and mushrooms; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in flour, basil and salt until blended; gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes., Return to a boil; add noodles. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Stir in kale and chicken; cook, covered, 6-8 minutes longer or until kale and noodles are tender. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 1104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

MOM'S HOMEY CHICKEN SOUP



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Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups homemade or canned chicken broth
3 cups water
1 cup baby carrots
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 cup frozen egg noodles (from 12-ounce bag)
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken

Steps:

  • 1. Heat all ingredients except noodles and chicken to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven.2. Stir in noodles reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 20 to 25 minutes, adding chicken to Dutch oven for last 5 minutes, until vegetables and noodles are tender.1 SERVING: Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 55) Fat 6g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 50mg: Sodium 3290mg Carbohydrate 21g (Dietary Fiber 2g) Protein 22g o % Daily Value: Vitamin A 80% Vitamin C 8% Calcium 6% Iron 12% o Exchanges: 1 Starch, 2 Very Lean Meat, 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat o Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2together timeHave kids create 3-D picture frames for their artwork. Glue 4 wooden sticks with rounded ends to a piece of paper, one on each side, to create the frame. Then kids can draw a picture and glue it in place inside the frame.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

MOM'S CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MUSHROOM SOUP



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Mom's...what more can I say :-) (While it calls for (Campbell's) cream of mushroom soup, I think in this day and age one might prefer to use http://www.food.com/recipe/cream-of-whatever-soup-441744)

Provided by BarbryT

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h5m

Yield 3-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 -6 chicken breast halves
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted (if doubling recipe, use cream of celery soup for the second can)
5 1/4 ounces half-and-half (1/2 soup can) or 5 1/4 ounces milk (1/2 soup can)
onion salt
celery salt
garlic powder
pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Put chicken breasts in oven-ready pan. Sprinkle with onion, celery, garlic salts/powder and pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine condensed soup and half and half.
  • Pour over chicken breasts until well coated. Sprinkle generously with sliced almonds, then paprika.
  • Bake for one to one-and-a-half hours (depending on the size of the chicken breasts).

MOM'S HOMEY CHICKEN SOUP



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Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups homemade or canned ready-to-serve chicken broth
3 cups water
1 cup baby carrots
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 cup , frozen egg noodle, (from 12-ounce bag)
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken

Steps:

  • 1. Heat all ingredients except noodles and chicken to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven. 2. Stir in noodles reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 20 to 25 minutes, adding chicken for last 5 minutes, until vegetables and noodles are tender. wing it!Who wouldn't welcome a steamy bowl of old-fashioned chicken noodle soup on a cold day? One taste and it will be a family favorite.1 SERVING: Calories 160 (Calories from Fat 45) Fat 5g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 45mg Sodium 1850mg Carbohydrate 11g (Dietary Fiber 2g) Protein 18g * % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 80% Vitamin C 4% Calcium 4% Iron 8% * DIET EXCHANGES: 1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 Lean Meat * CARBOHYDRATE CHOICES: 1From "Betty Crocker's Dinner Made Easy With Rotisserie Chicken." Text Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

MOM MOAK'S CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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Perfect chicken noodle soup recipe. Heavy cream can be used in place of evaporated milk, if preferred.

Provided by carolann moak

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
4 (10.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
4 baking potatoes, peeled and diced
¼ pinch dried thyme
¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups egg noodles
1 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a stock pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion, celery, and carrots in the hot oil until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the chicken broth, baking potatoes, thyme, and poultry seasoning to the vegetable mixture; bring to a simmer and continue cooking until the potatoes are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir the cooked chicken, egg noodles, and evaporated milk into the soup; cook until the noodles are cooked through, another 7 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1067.3 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

MOM'S CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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My mother was a pastor's wife, and she did a lot of cooking for potlucks. This recipe's one she created herself. I serve it frequently to my husband and to our four children. Every one of them is a hearty eater! -Marlene Doolittle, Story City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
2 quarts water
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 celery ribs, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cut green beans
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
NOODLES:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook chicken in water; cool slightly. Remove chicken from bones; discard bones. Skim fat from broth. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; add to broth with remaining ingredients except noodles. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Meanwhile, for noodles, place flour in a small bowl and make a well in the center. Stir together remaining ingredients; pour into well. Working the mixture with your hands, form a dough ball. Knead for 5-6 minutes. , Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. On a floured surface, roll dough out to a square, 1/16 to 1/8 in. thick, and cut into 1/4-in.-wide strips. Cook noodles in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes or until done. Drain and add to soup just before serving. Freeze option: Freeze uncooked noodles on waxed paper-lined baking sheets until firm. Transfer to freezer containers; return to freezer. Prepare soup as directed, reserving potatoes for later. Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place potatoes in a small saucepan; add water to cover. Simmer 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Meanwhile, cook noodles as directed; drain. Transfer soup and potatoes to a Dutch oven. Heat through. Just before serving, add noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 1012mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

MOM'S HEARTY CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Garlic     Poultry     Rice     Kid-Friendly     Back to School     Dinner     Lunch     Spring     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups water
2 chicken breast halves; skin and fat removed
2 whole chicken legs with thighs; skin and fat removed
3 carrots, peeled, halved crosswise
3 celery stalks, quartered crosswise
1 onion, sliced
2 teaspoons salt
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Combine first 9 ingredients in large pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 35 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken and carrots to platter; cool slightly. Pull chicken meat off bones in bite-size pieces; set aside. Discard bones. Thinly slice carrots and reserve. Strain broth; discard solids in strainer. Pour 1 1/2 cups broth into heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Add rice and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until broth is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Return remaining broth, chicken pieces and sliced carrots to same large pot. Bring to simmer. Stir in cooked rice. Season soup with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

MOM'S HOMEMADE CHICKEN SOUP



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Come home to this filling homemade chicken and veggie soup - a delicious slow-cooked dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups baby-cut carrots
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 can (49 1/2 ounces) ready-to-serve chicken broth
1 cup frozen green peas
1 cup fine egg noodles

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned.
  • Mix all ingredients except peas and noodles in 3 1/2- to 4-quart Crock-Pot slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 1/2 to 7 hours or until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • Rinse frozen peas with cold water to separate; drain. Stir peas and noodles into soup. Cover and cook on high heat setting about 15 minutes or until noodles are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2680 mg

HOMEMADE CHICKEN SOUP



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Homemade chicken soup - but you don't have to be sick to deserve or enjoy it - you do, so do! Good for body and soul!

Provided by Jill

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (3 pound) whole chicken
4 carrots, halved
4 stalks celery, halved
1 large onion, halved
water to cover
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

Steps:

  • Put the chicken, carrots, celery and onion in a large soup pot and cover with cold water. Heat and simmer, uncovered, until the chicken meat falls off of the bones (skim off foam every so often).
  • Take everything out of the pot. Strain the broth. Pick the meat off of the bones and chop the carrots, celery and onion. Season the broth with salt, pepper and chicken bouillon to taste, if desired. Return the chicken, carrots, celery and onion to the pot, stir together, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 36.9 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 67.6 mg, Sugar 2 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Try using carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and peas.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices: Common additions include garlic, thyme, rosemary, and parsley. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
  • Let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers: This will help to soak up the flavorful broth.
  • Freeze the leftovers: Chicken soup freezes well, so you can enjoy it for months to come.

Conclusion:

Chicken soup is a classic comfort food that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple dish to make, and it can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, mild or spicy, there is a chicken soup recipe out there for you. So next time you're feeling under the weather or just in need of a warm and comforting meal, give chicken soup a try. You won't be disappointed.

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