GRANDPA'S GARDEN CHICKEN SOUP

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Grandpa sends me veggies from his huge garden every year and I use 'em for this soup, which has been called 'the best soup I've ever eaten' by friends. It's pretty unstructured and can change to meet your personal tastes. It's basically a chicken veggie soup; it's the FRESH veggies that make it the best. I just throw stuff in until it looks and tastes the way I want it to. It's also GREAT if you're sick; I swear it'll cure what ails ya! YUM! The longer you SLOWLY cook the soup, the more flavorful it becomes. I often eat a bowl while it's simmering 'cause I can't wait.

Provided by SRF0079

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

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 whole chicken, quartered
water, to cover
½ large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery with leaves, cut into chunks
3 cubes chicken bouillon
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
2 kohlrabi bulbs, peeled and diced
2 carrots, sliced
1 large turnip, diced
½ medium head cabbage, chopped
2 ears sweet corn, cut from cob
4 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • Put chicken pieces in a large stockpot; pour enough water over chicken to cover completely. Add onion, celery, bouillon cubes, basil, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper to the pot; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook at a simmer until the chicken is cooked through and tender, about 1 hour.
  • Remove and discard celery chunks. Remove chicken to a cutting board to cool; cut as much meat as possible from the bones and chop roughly. Return chicken to stock.
  • Stir potatoes, kohlrabi, carrots, and turnip into the soup; cook until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Add cabbage, corn, green beans, and tomato; cook until the green beans are tender, 7 to 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 376.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

EASTWOOD MAKUNGU
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of vegetables and the chicken broth is so flavorful. It's a great soup for a cold winter day.


Fathima Zaraa
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This soup is a lifesaver! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use leftover chicken to make it, and it's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


aurelio limas
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This soup is a must-try! It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the chicken is perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


RAID GAMER
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I'm not a big fan of chicken soup, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The broth was flavorful and the chicken was tender. I would definitely make it again.


Timeline
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This soup was okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably wouldn't make it again.


Nazmul sheikh Officials
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of extra seasonings to make it flavorful. The chicken was also a bit dry.


Sikha Gurung
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This soup is amazing! The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is so tender. I love the addition of the dill, it really gives the soup a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


beast._.gamer717
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I often add some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery, and sometimes I'll add some cooked rice or noodles. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and it's always a hit with


Andiswa Bokota
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This is a great soup recipe. It's easy to make and the ingredients are simple. The soup is also very flavorful and comforting. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy chicken soup.


Ahmed Ouadah
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The broth was rich and flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Marines Chapa Ba . LN.PRES.
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of vegetables and the chicken broth is so flavorful. It's a great soup for a cold winter day.


Abdulkalam Miya Darji
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This is my go-to chicken soup recipe. It's so simple to make and always turns out great. I love the addition of the dill, it really gives the soup a unique flavor.


M Yousif
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This soup is so easy to make and so delicious. I love that I can use leftover chicken to make it. It's a great way to use up leftovers and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shaneika Fairclough
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Just made this soup and it was a hit! The broth was so flavorful and the chicken was tender and juicy. I added some extra vegetables like carrots and celery, and it turned out perfect. Definitely a keeper recipe!