Good Old Fashioned Chicken Soup/Stew Recipe

Name: Good Old Fashioned Chicken Soup/Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, quartered; 2 celery ribs; 2 carrots; 4 garlic cloves; 1 bay leaf; 2 lbs skinless chicken pieces, skin and visible fat removed; 10 -½ cups cold water; 10 cups chicken broth; 2 potatoes, quartered and sliced; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 stalk celery, sliced; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups chicken, that you've pulled from the bones; 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon, liquid Bovril; 1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables; 1 ½ cups thin egg noodles

Servings: persons

1 onion, quartered
2 celery ribs
2 carrots
4 garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
2 lbs skinless chicken pieces, skin and visible fat removed
10 -½ cups cold water
10 cups chicken broth
2 potatoes, quartered and sliced
2 carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups chicken, that you've pulled from the bones
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon, liquid Bovril
1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 ½ cups thin egg noodles

1
In a large dutch oven or stock pot, add onion, celery, carrots, garlic and bay leaf.
2
Place chicken on top, and add water.
3
(If your pot will only hold 10 cups of water at first, the remaining water can be added later, as some of it will evaporate.)
4
Cover and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1-1/2 hours.
6
Using a slotted spoon, remove chicken to a plate to cool.
7
Strain the broth, and discard the vegetables.
8
At this point, the broth may be cooled and frozen for later use, or you may continue on with the recipe.
9
This is an excellent time to remove any remaining fat from the broth.
10
Remove the meat from the bones, cut and set aside.
11
Return the broth to a clean pot.
12
Bring to a boil and add the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
13
Cover and simmer for 1/2 hour.
14
Add the chicken, bouillon, frozen vegetables, and noodles.
15
Simmer for 20 minutes.

2240

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

320

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, quartered, 2 celery ribs, 2 carrots, 4 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Good Old Fashioned Chicken Soup/Stew 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Good Old Fashioned Chicken Soup/Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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