Best 8 Old Fashioned Chicken Soup Recipes

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Chicken soup has been a staple in many cultures for centuries, and for good reason. With its warm, comforting broth and tender pieces of chicken, it's the perfect meal to soothe a sore throat, warm you up on a cold day, or simply satisfy your hunger. If you're looking for a recipe that will give you the classic, old-fashioned chicken soup that you remember from your childhood, then you've come to the right place. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making the best old fashioned chicken soup, with all the tips and tricks you need to create a delicious and flavorful soup that your whole family will love.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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On a cold winter day, this hearty soup is practically a meal in itself.

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Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 carrots, peeled, thinly sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
8 ounces dried wide egg noodles
1/2 cup finely chopped tender herbs such as dill or parsley

Steps:

  • Combine chicken broth and chicken in heavy large pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover partially and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Using tongs, transfer chicken to large bowl. Cool chicken and broth slightly. Discard skin and bones from chicken. Cut chicken meat into bite-size pieces and reserve. Spoon fat off top of chicken broth.
  • Return broth to simmer. Add onion, carrots and celery. Simmer until vegetables soften, about 8 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover chicken meat and broth separately and refrigerate. Bring broth to boil before continuing.)
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Add mushrooms to broth; stir in noodles, herbs, and reserved chicken. Simmer until noodles are tender, about 5 minutes. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.

OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
6 cups water
1 chicken, quartered
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 cup small egg noodles
Salt
Pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large heavy pot. Cook onion and celery until translucent. Season chicken pieces liberally with salt and pepper. Place chicken skin side down in pot and brown, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and cover with water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 hour. Remove chicken from soup and let cool. Remove meat from bones and shred, discard skin. Return meat to pot and stir in parsley and noodles. Cook for another 20 minutes.

GOOD OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN SOUP/STEW



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There isn't anything more comforting on a snowy winter day than a bowl of homemade chicken soup. Don't let the list of ingredients turn you away. This is an extremely easy and flavourful soup to make. The soup is thicker the second day because of the added noodles. This also freezes extremely well.

Provided by Diana 2

Categories     Chicken

Time 3h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 onion, quartered
2 celery ribs
2 carrots
4 garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
2 lbs skinless chicken pieces, skin and visible fat removed
10 -12 cups cold water
10 cups chicken broth
2 potatoes, quartered and sliced
2 carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups chicken, that you've pulled from the bones
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon, liquid Bovril
1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 1/2 cups thin egg noodles

Steps:

  • In a large dutch oven or stock pot, add onion, celery, carrots, garlic and bay leaf. Place chicken on top, and add water. (If your pot will only hold 10 cups of water at first, the remaining water can be added later, as some of it will evaporate.) Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1-1/2 hours.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove chicken to a plate to cool. Strain the broth, and discard the vegetables.
  • At this point, the broth may be cooled and frozen for later use, or you may continue on with the recipe. This is an excellent time to remove any remaining fat from the broth.
  • Remove the meat from the bones, cut and set aside.
  • Return the broth to a clean pot. Bring to a boil and add the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 1/2 hour.
  • Add the chicken, bouillon, frozen vegetables, and noodles. Simmer for 20 minutes.

OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP



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This recipe came from the Ontario Milk Calendar May of 1995. It is absolutely yummy, creamy, and soft and very filling.

Provided by zippiestfriend

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 6 bowls, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, 50 ml
1 onion, chopped 1
1 carrot, diced 1
1 celery rib, diced 1
1/2 lb raw chicken, diced 250 g
1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 75 ml
3 cups chicken stock, 750 ml
1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 ml
1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1 ml
2 cups milk, 500 ml
1 1/2 cups cooked rice, 375 ml

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan melt butter. Add onion, carrot and celery. Cook gently 5 min until vegetables are fragrant and tender.
  • Add chicken. Cook 2 to 3 min until chicken loses its raw appearance.
  • Sprinkle with flour. Cook 3 to 4 min, browning lightly.
  • Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 15 minute.
  • Add milk and bring to a boil. Add rice and cook 5 to 10 minute (If soup is thicker than you wish, add a bit more milk, if it is thinner than you like cook uncovered for 5 to 10 min to reduce it.) Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Variation.
  • For Cream of Chicken Noodle Soup, add 1 ½ cups (375 ml) cooked noodles instead of the rice.
  • If you have left over cooked chicken or turkey, add it with the cooked rice in step #5 and omit step #2.

OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN SOUP (MADE EASY)



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Make and share this Old Fashioned Chicken Soup (Made Easy) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Spice Guru

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 quarts organic chicken broth
2 -3 cups skinless boneless chunked rotisserie chicken
1 large chopped onion
2 cups sliced celery
1 1/2 cups whole baby carrots
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 large mashed garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 pinches ground nutmeg
2 pinches ground savory
5 black peppercorns (or 1/4 teaspoon ground)
1 bay leaf
kosher salt, to taste
4 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
6 ounces egg noodles

Steps:

  • POUR 64 ounces Trader Joe's Organic Free-Range chicken broth into a 4-quart pot; heat to a low gentle boil.
  • SNIP 1 tablespoon fresh parsley into broth.
  • PULL fresh thyme leaves from stem using thumb and forefinger against the growth direction, to yield about 1 1/2 teaspoons; add to broth.
  • ADD 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning to broth, along with two pinches (1/8 teaspoon) ground nutmeg, 2 pinches (1/8 teaspoon) ground savory, 1 bay leaf, and 5 whole black peppercorns (or 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper).
  • CHOP 1 large onion into 1/2'' pieces and add to broth; MASH 1 large clove garlic with a garlic press; add to broth.
  • MEASURE 1 1/2 cups whole baby carrots; add to broth.
  • SLICE rinsed celery into 3/4'' diagonal-cut slices to make 2 cups; add to broth (if fresh mushrooms are desired they may be sliced and added to broth now).
  • COVER and simmer broth, vegetables, herbs and seasonings until vegetables are tender yet firm (6 ounces egg noodles may be added now if desired).
  • REMOVE skin from rotisserie chicken and meat from bones; coarsely chunk or dice chicken meat into bite-sized pieces to yield 2-3 cups; STIR in chunked chicken until heated; REMOVE bay leaf and peppercorns; SEASON to taste with kosher salt if desired.
  • SERVE soup hot in bowls; SAVOR the old-fashioned goodness!

OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by jab120638

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 carrots, peeled and chopped medium
2 celery ribs, chopped medium
1 onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried, minced
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 (12 ounce) bone-in, skin-on split chicken breast, trimmed
1 1/2 ounces wide egg noodles (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

  • Dry chicken thighs with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Brown chicken thighs well on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to plate, let cool slightly, and discard skin. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat left in pan. Add carrots, celery, and onion and cook over medium heat until vegetables are softened, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic, tomato paste, thyme, and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in 1 cup chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits; transfer to slow cooker. Stir remaining 7 cups broth and bay leaves into slow cooker. Nestle browned chicken with any accumulated juice into slow cooker. Season chicken breast with salt and pepper, wrap in foil packet, and lay on top of soup. Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 4 to 6 hours on low. Remove foil packet, open it carefully (watch for steam), and transfer chicken breast to cutting board. Transfer chicken thighs to cutting board. Let all chicken cool slightly, then shred into bite-sized pieces, discarding skin and bones. Let soup settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using large spoon. Discard bay leaves. Cook egg noodles in boiling salted water until tender, then drain. Stir cooked noodles, shredded chicken, and peas into soup and let sit until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

OLD FASHIONED CHUNKY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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When winter holds Maple Grove, Minnesota in its icy grip, Sharon Skildum relies on this hearty, old-fashioned chicken soup to warm her right down to her toes. It's just like Grandma used to make-full of veggies and rich flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup diced carrot
2 tablespoons diced celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 teaspoon butter
2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2/3 cup diced cooked chicken
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Dash pepper
1/2 cup uncooked medium egg noodles
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the carrot, celery and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, chicken and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Add noodles; cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 511mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 quarts canned low-salt chicken broth
1 (3 1/2-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 carrots, peeled, thinly sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 cup mushrooms, quartered
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
8 ounces dried egg noodles
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Combine chicken broth and chicken in heavy large pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover partially, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Using tongs, transfer chicken to large bowl. Cool chicken and broth slightly. Discard skin and bones from chicken. Cut chicken meat into bite-size pieces and reserve. Spoon fat off top of chicken broth.
  • Return broth to simmer. Add onion, carrots and celery. Simmer until vegetables soften, about 8 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover chicken meat and broth separately and refrigerate. Bring broth to boil before continuing.)
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and saute until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Add mushrooms to broth; stir in noodles, parsley and reserved chicken. Simmer until noodles are tender, about 5 minutes. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • Use a whole chicken for a richer flavor. Roasting the chicken bones adds depth and flavor to the broth, and the meat can be used in the soup or saved for another meal.
  • Add vegetables to the roasting pan. This will help to flavor the broth and add nutrients to the soup. Good choices include carrots, celery, onions, and garlic.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 1 hour, or longer for a more flavorful broth. The longer the soup simmers, the more time the flavors have to develop.
  • Season the soup to taste. Start with a small amount of salt and pepper, and then add more to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as herbs, spices, or a splash of lemon juice.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings. Good choices include noodles, rice, vegetables, and herbs.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned chicken soup is a delicious and comforting meal that is perfect for a cold day or a sick day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make a pot of this classic soup. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give this old-fashioned chicken soup recipe a try.

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