Mom's Special Chicken Soup |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 14 |
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Nothing is more comforting than this chicken soup. I am convinced a single bowl can soothe anything from the common cold to a stressful day. My mother made it often for our family when I was growing up. Cookie Curci, San Jose, California Ingredients:
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds) |
3 quarts water |
1 medium onion, quartered |
4 celery ribs |
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules |
2 parsley sprigs |
1 garlic clove |
2-1/2 teaspoons salt, optional |
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots |
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley |
3 cups cooked rice |
Directions:
1. Place chicken and water in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add the onion, celery, bouillon, parsley sprigs, garlic and salt if desired. Cover and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 1 hour.
2. Remove chicken from broth; allow to cool. Strain broth, discarding vegetables and seasonings. Remove chicken from bones; cut into cubes; set aside. Discard bones. Add carrots to broth and simmer about 15 minutes or until tender. Add chicken and chopped parsley to broth; heat through. Serve with rice. Yield: 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).
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