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.
  • Tied in a cheesecloth sachet: .

Jessie Christensen
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a favorite. It's so comforting and flavorful. I love the addition of the herbs.


Nanami
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This soup is delicious! It's the perfect comfort food. I love that it's made with all-natural ingredients.


MD RASHED MILON
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the addition of the noodles.


Lance Kobela
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


RK VAI
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This is the best chicken soup I've ever had! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love that it's made with all-natural ingredients.


XaLa SARO
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I'm not a big fan of chicken soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the addition of the lemon.


Majid gg
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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 whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Heita Hendrik
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I made this soup for my sick husband and it really helped him feel better. It's so soothing and comforting.


Ijaz Ahmad Khan
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This soup is delicious! It's the perfect comfort food. I love that it's made with all-natural ingredients.


Ibby
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a favorite. It's so comforting and flavorful. I love the addition of the herbs.


sk Jiasn Rabbi
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This is my go-to chicken soup recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Shakeel Shah
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I always make a big batch and freeze it so I always have some on hand.


Nicholas Kioko
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks and parties and it's always a hit.


Alex Lucca
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without any complaints.


KIM MALAK
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This is the perfect soup for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting. I love the addition of the noodles.


Camdon Wolthuis
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I was really impressed with this soup. It's so easy to make and it tastes like it's been simmering all day. I will definitely be making this again.


lampard suwaneh
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love that it's made with all-natural ingredients.


Mosa Mofokeng
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit! My family loves it, and it's so easy to make. I usually add some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery.


Anwar Shah Qaderi
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This is the best chicken soup recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always comes out great.