GRANDMA'S CHICKEN SOUP

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I am not big on chicken soup, but I tried this and it was very good and simple too! I got this recipe from Mount Joy Mennonite Church cookbook in Mount Joy, PA (Lancaster County). Cook time does not include boiling the chicken.

Provided by keen5

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2-3 1/2 lbs fryer chickens
6 cups water
3 chicken bouillon cubes
basil leaves, to your taste
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
1 1/2 cups chopped potatoes
onion, cubed (I use 1 medium to large)
bay leaf
1 cup frozen peas
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of celery soup

Steps:

  • Cook chicken, water, bouillon, and basil leaves until tender.
  • Take meat off bones and cut into bite-size pieces.
  • Strain broth that chicken cooked in, if desired.
  • Return chicken to broth.
  • Add canned chicken broth, vegetables and bay leaf.
  • Cook until vegetables are partially tender.
  • Add soups and simmer for about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.1, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 890.5, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 34.4

Md Sakil.ahmmed
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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. I love the way the flavors all come together. I also like that it's a relatively healthy soup.


yonathan tadessehooney
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This is my go-to chicken soup recipe. It's so simple to make, and it always turns out delicious. I love the addition of the dill; it really gives the soup a unique flavor. I also like to add a little bit of cayenne pepper to give it a little bit of a


Shahyan Kk
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This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use leftover chicken to make it, which makes it a great way to use up leftovers. I also love that it's a healthy soup that my whole family enjoys.


Dj Remix
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and comforting, and it really hit the spot. I especially loved the addition of the vegetables; they added a nice sweetness to the soup. I will definitely be making


joanne ouellette
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This chicken soup is the definition of comfort food! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it really hit the spot on a cold winter day. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the vegetabl