Hearty Chicken Chowder Recipe

Name: Hearty Chicken Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 each chicken carcass, leftover; 1 each bouquet garni; 2 Cloves garlic; 3 medium potatoes peeled and diced; 3 each carrots sliced; 2 Ribs celery chopped; 1 medium onions chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon marjoram dried; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground; 2 cups milk scalded; 2 each egg yolks; 2 tablespoons sherry dry; 1 cup chicken cooked, chopped; 2 large eggs hard cooked and chopped (optional); 2 tablespoons parsley leaves fresh, chopped

Servings: persons

1 each chicken carcass, leftover
1 each bouquet garni
2 Cloves garlic
3 medium potatoes peeled and diced
3 each carrots sliced
2 Ribs celery chopped
1 medium onions chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon marjoram dried
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
2 cups milk scalded
2 each egg yolks
2 tablespoons sherry dry
1 cup chicken cooked, chopped
2 large eggs hard cooked and chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons parsley leaves fresh, chopped

1
In a large saucepan, combine the chicken carcass, bouquet garni and garlic in 2 quarts of water.
2
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
3
Strain broth, refrigerate, and skim fat.
4
In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil over medium heat.
5
Add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt, marjoram and pepper.
6
Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
7
Beat milk into egg yolks in a small bowl.
8
Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of the hot broth.
9
Stir into soup.
10
Add sherry, chicken, and chopped eggs.
11
Heat through.
12
Pour into bowls.
13
Garnish with parsley and serve with chese biscuits or cornbread.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 each chicken carcass, leftover, 1 each bouquet garni, 2 Cloves garlic, 3 medium potatoes peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Hearty Chicken Chowder 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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Hearty Chicken Chowder

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