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.

NOOR RAI
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This soup is amazing! I've never had chicken soup this good before.


Pearl Merrida
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This soup is delicious! I added some extra vegetables to it, and it was even better.


millie calloway
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Amiie Amkele
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This soup is so comforting and delicious. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Kalpana Khand
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


1 ik
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This soup is delicious! I love the addition of the lemon zest. It really brightens up the flavor.


Greg Cruz
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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.


Abdul Latif
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This soup is so comforting and flavorful. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Alex sadek hossain
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I made this soup for my sick husband and he loved it! It really helped him feel better.


Julian Mata
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This soup is amazing! I've never had chicken soup this good before.


Vanessa Joseph
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This soup is delicious! I added some extra vegetables to it, and it was even better.


Md Junaid Ahmed
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Hussein Matunda
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's so flavorful and comforting, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.