Mom's Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Mom's Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 chicken legs, or; 5 chicken thighs, with skin; 2 cups carrots, chopped; 2 cups celery, chopped; 2 chicken bouillon cubes; 3 cups tomato sauce; 1 cup chicken broth; ground pepper (to taste); garlic, finely chopped (to taste); oregano leaves (to taste); 1 lb orzo pasta; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

8 chicken legs, or
5 chicken thighs, with skin
2 cups carrots, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
2 chicken bouillon cubes
3 cups tomato sauce
1 cup chicken broth
ground pepper (to taste)
garlic, finely chopped (to taste)
oregano leaves (to taste)
1 lb orzo pasta
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Prepare all ingredients.
2
Fill large pot with water and add chicken.
3
Once water boils, lower heat and boil 30 minute
4
Skim chicken fat.
5
Add carrots, celery, bouillon cubes, tomato sauce, broth, and seasonings.
6
Simmer 30 minutes.
7
Remove chicken and shred off the bone.
8
Return meat to pot.
9
Cook the orzo in another pot.
10
Drain.
11
Put a scoop of orzo in a bowl and ladle soup over it.
12
Sprinkle with grated cheese and serve.

1362

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

155

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 chicken legs, or, 5 chicken thighs, with skin, 2 cups carrots, chopped, 2 cups celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mom'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.

Mom's Chicken Soup

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