Hardworking Man's Wife's Soup Made Simple Recipe

Name: Hardworking Man's Wife's Soup Made Simple
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts chicken broth (I use homemade but canned will do just fine); 2 carrots, sliced thin discs; 1 stalk celery, sliced; 1 medium onion, sliced 1/8ths; 1 cup cooked chicken, cut into pieces (can buy deli chicken in a 1/2 lb chunk and cube, or 6 oz.can of chicken meat); 8 ounces corn (frozen or canned); 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon basil, crushed; salt and pepper; 14 lb egg noodles (optonal) or 14 lb pasta, of choice (optonal)

Servings: persons

1
slice up carrots and celery put into pot.
2
add in chicken broth, bring to rolling boil for 5 minute.
3
add in remaining ingredients.
4
simmer on stove while DH works hard.
5
note: if adding noodles, add in last 10 min of simmer to cook al dente).
6
*** I usually cook my pasta seperate so it does not mush in the soup for leftovers, but can be cooked in the pot with the soup.
7
*** for a quicker version and I have done this- using canned mixed vegetables instead of fresh and add to broth and chicken, simmer til warmed.
8
Serve with a crusty bread or a grilled chees sandwich and a hot toddy.
9
:-).

6155

kcal

Calories

Fat

1194

Carbs

243

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts chicken broth (I use homemade but canned will do just fine), 2 carrots, sliced thin discs, 1 stalk celery, sliced, 1 medium onion, sliced 1/8ths, and more.

Yes, Hardworking Man's Wife's Soup Made Simple 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.

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Hardworking Man's Wife's Soup Made Simple

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Variations & substitutions

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