Mothers Chicken Soup (Jewish Penicillin) Recipe

Name: Mothers Chicken Soup (Jewish Penicillin)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 PURDUE Oven Stuff Roasters; 2 bunches Dill; 2 bunches Parsley; 12 pieces Large Carrots; 1 piece Onion (Sweet or Spanish); 10 pieces Parsnips; 2 bunches Scallions; 1 piece Leek; 1 piece Knob Celery; 1 piece Root Parsley; 6 stalks Celery; 6 cloves Garlic

Servings: persons

2 PURDUE Oven Stuff Roasters
2 bunches Dill
2 bunches Parsley
12 pieces Large Carrots
1 piece Onion (Sweet or Spanish)
10 pieces Parsnips
2 bunches Scallions
1 piece Leek
1 piece Knob Celery
1 piece Root Parsley
6 stalks Celery
6 cloves Garlic

1
Clean Chickens; discard neck, gizzards.
2
In a 20QT. Stock Pot put in chickens (halved) and fill with water until chicken is sufficiently covered.
3
Bring to a slow boil and skim fat.
4
In the meantime; wash, peel and clean all other ingredients.
5
TIE bunches of Parlsey, Dill and Scallions.
6
Put ALL ingredients in POT and bring back to a boil, the lower heat to a steady simmer.
7
Half way through simmer; add seasoning (Salt, Pepper, Oregano).
8
COOK for 3-3.5 hours.
9
LET COOL, remove vegetables. Discard ALL except CARROTS.
10
REMOVE chicken, let cool, pull meat off bones and retain for soup when served.
11
STRAIN SOUP through a fine mesh strainer.

195

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 PURDUE Oven Stuff Roasters, 2 bunches Dill, 2 bunches Parsley, 12 pieces Large Carrots, and more.

Yes, Mothers Chicken Soup (Jewish Penicillin) 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!

Mothers Chicken Soup (Jewish Penicillin)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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