Grandma's Chicken Soup

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Make this chicken soup whenever you're feeling under the weather. It's sure to make you feel better! You can freeze the soup in portions so it's available whenever needed. For a hearty touch, serve with egg noodles.

Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (5 pound) whole chicken

  • 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced

  • 1 pound celery, sliced

  • 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 bunch fresh dill

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

  • 10 cups warm water as needed

Directions

  1. Clean chicken, remove and discard some, but not all, fat. Place in a large saucepan with carrots, celery, tomatoes, and onion.

  2. Tie dill sprigs into a bunch with kitchen twine. Add to the saucepan, and season with salt and pepper. Add water until chicken is covered by 2 inches.

  3. Cook over medium-low heat until chicken is cooked through, about 3 hours. Remove chicken to a plate and allow to cool, 15 to 20 minutes.

  4. Remove meat from bones, cut into bite-size pieces, and return to the saucepan. Discard bones. Cook over medium-low heat until heated through, about 30 minutes longer. Remove dill before serving.

Cook's Note:

If you prefer not to add tomato, as some of my family members do, simply place a whole tomato in the pot for flavor and remove it once the soup is done.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

630 Calories
53g Fat
11g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 630
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53g 68%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 908mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Calcium 89mg 7%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 672mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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