Grandma'S Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Grandma'S Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 -3 lb. capon; 2 stalks celery, halved; 1 lg. yellow onion with skin, halved; 6 sprigs parsley; 6 whole peppercorns; 1/2 tsp. dried dillweed; 2 bay leaves; 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 inch slices (1 cup); 2 medium parsnips, cut into 1/2-inch slices (1 2/3 cups); 2 small leeks, sliced (1 1/2 Cups)

Servings: persons

2 1/2 -3 lb. capon
2 stalks celery, halved
1 lg. yellow onion with skin, halved
6 sprigs parsley
6 whole peppercorns
1/2 tsp. dried dillweed
2 bay leaves
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 inch slices (1 cup)
2 medium parsnips, cut into 1/2-inch slices (1 2/3 cups)
2 small leeks, sliced (1 1/2 Cups)

1
In a 4-quart Dutch oven combine chicken, celery, onion, and 1 tsp. salt. Add 5 cups water. For bouquet garni, fold a square piece of cheesecloth into several layers. Place parsley, black peppers, dill, and bay leaves in center. Tie the edges together, forming a bag. Add to Dutch oven. Bring to boiling, reduce heat. cover, simmer 1 hour.
2
Remove chicken from broth. Cover broth; continue simmering. When chicken is cool, remove meat from bones and chop. Discard skin and bones. Remove broth from heat, discard onion, celery, and bouquet garni. Use a metal spoon to skim fat that rises to the surface. Add chicken, carrots, parsnips, and leeks. Return to boiling.
3
Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 30 minutes.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 -3 lb. capon, 2 stalks celery, halved, 1 lg. yellow onion with skin, halved, 6 sprigs parsley, and more.

Yes, Grandma'S Chicken Soup 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.

Grandma'S Chicken Soup

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