Old Fashioned Chicken Soup (Made Easy) Recipe

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Old Fashioned Chicken Soup (Made Easy)
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Directions:

  1. POUR 64 ounces Trader Joe's Organic Free-Range chicken broth into a 4-quart pot; heat to a low gentle boil.
  2. SNIP 1 tablespoon fresh parsley into broth.
  3. PULL fresh thyme leaves from stem using thumb and forefinger against the growth direction, to yield about 1 1/2 teaspoons; add to broth.
  4. ADD 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning to broth, along with two pinches (1/8 teaspoon) ground nutmeg, 2 pinches (1/8 teaspoon) ground savory, 1 bay leaf, and 5 whole black peppercorns (or 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper).
  5. CHOP 1 large onion into 1/2'' pieces and add to broth; MASH 1 large clove garlic with a garlic press; add to broth.
  6. MEASURE 1 1/2 cups whole baby carrots; add to broth.
  7. SLICE rinsed celery into 3/4'' diagonal-cut slices to make 2 cups; add to broth (if fresh mushrooms are desired they may be sliced and added to broth now).
  8. COVER and simmer broth, vegetables, herbs and seasonings until vegetables are tender yet firm (6 ounces egg noodles may be added now if desired).
  9. REMOVE skin from rotisserie chicken and meat from bones; coarsely chunk or dice chicken meat into bite-sized pieces to yield 2-3 cups; STIR in chunked chicken until heated; REMOVE bay leaf and peppercorns; SEASON to taste with kosher salt if desired.
  10. SERVE soup hot in bowls; SAVOR the old-fashioned goodness!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 363.52 Kcal (1522 kJ)
Calories from fat 103.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.52g 18%
Cholesterol 70.83mg 24%
Sodium 2190.16mg 91%
Potassium 489.09mg 10%
Total Carbs 24.47g 8%
Sugars 6.84g 27%
Dietary Fiber 3.05g 12%
Protein 30.76g 62%
Vitamin C 21.1mg 35%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 15%
Iron 4.2mg 23%
Calcium 53.2mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 83.75 Kcal (351 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.65g 18%
Cholesterol 16.32mg 24%
Sodium 504.6mg 91%
Potassium 112.68mg 10%
Total Carbs 5.64g 8%
Sugars 1.58g 27%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 12%
Protein 7.09g 62%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 35%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 15%
Iron 1mg 23%
Calcium 12.3mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.6
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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