Sometimes you just want to have a comforting bowl of chicken soup. This simple and basic recipe is incredibly satisfying when cozying up in front of a fireplace. Or you may just want the broth to make some good ole’ Matzo Ball soup, Gumbo, and the list goes on.
Chicken Soup for the Soul
Ingredients
- 1 Whole Chicken (5-6 lbs); make sure to rmove any innards from the cavity of the chicken
- 4 Celery Stalks cut in thirds
- 3 Carrots cut in thirds
- 2 Onions quartered (yellow, white, brown)
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 8 Cups Water
- 1 T Salt
Directions
- Add water to a large stock pot
- Add the remaining ingredients
- Bring water to a boil
- Reduce to a simmer
- Partially cover with a lid
- Cook for 20 minutes per pound of chicken
- Remove chicken
- Strain broth into a separate pot
- Remove skin, fat, and bones from chicken
- Add shredded or cut chicken into the broth
Tips
Add additional ingredients to your heart's content such as cooked noodles or rice, celery slices, carrot slices, or even a big Matzo Ball. Heat it up a bit more to cook through any added vegetables.
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