Farmhouse Chicken Soup With Spaetzle Recipe

Name: Farmhouse Chicken Soup With Spaetzle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 broiler (3 to 3 1/2 pounds) or 1 broiler-fryer chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds); FOR SOUP; 1 broiler (3 to 3 1/2 pounds) or 1 broiler-fryer chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds); 2 cups water; 6 1/2 cups chicken broth (lo-sodium, if desired); 1 1/2 tablespoons butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 cup diced carrot; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 2 teaspoons salt (can use less, if desired); 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; FOR SPAETZLE; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 eggs, well beaten; 1/2 cup milk; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Servings: persons

1 broiler (3 to 3 1/2 pounds) or 1 broiler-fryer chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds)
FOR SOUP
1 broiler (3 to 3 1/2 pounds) or 1 broiler-fryer chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds)
2 cups water
6 1/2 cups chicken broth (lo-sodium, if desired)
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup diced carrot
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 teaspoons salt (can use less, if desired)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
FOR SPAETZLE
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs, well beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

1
Place the chicken, water and broth into a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Meanwhile, melt butter in a preheated skillet; add the onion, celery and carrots. Saute on medium heat for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another two minutes. Add the sauteed onion, celery, carrots and garlic to the boiling stock. Add salt, pepper, poultry seasoning and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender and broth is flavorful.
2
Remove chicken from broth; cool. Skim fat from broth. Remove meat from bones; discard bones and skin. Cut meat into bite-size pieces; return to broth. Cover and simmer while preparing spaetzle.
3
For spaetzle, combine the flour, salt, baking powder and nutmeg in a small bowl. Stir in the eggs, milk and parsley; blend well. With a rubber spatula, push batter through a large-hole grater or colander into the simmering soup. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until spaetzle float to the top.

1133

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

153

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 broiler (3 to 3 1/2 pounds) or 1 broiler-fryer chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds), FOR SOUP, 1 broiler (3 to 3 1/2 pounds) or 1 broiler-fryer chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds), 2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Farmhouse Chicken Soup With Spaetzle falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Farmhouse Chicken Soup With Spaetzle

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