Sickbed Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Sickbed Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small whole chicken, skin on; 3 small turnips, peeled and cut into medium chunks; 1 yellow onion, cut into chunks; 3 carrots, peeled and cut into slices; ¼ teaspoon celery seed; 4 stalks celery, cleaned and cut into pieces; 5 stalks parsley (fresh, no leaves! They will be removed but add great flavour masha Allah); 2 12-3 quarts water; sea salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, just a little bit

Servings: persons

1
Put everything into the pot with about 2 1/2 quarts or more of water to cover chicken.
2
Simmer and skim until no scum remains.
3
Reduce heat, partially cover and cook at a low simmer until done.
4
Remove parsley stalks.
5
You may wish to cool the soup and remove the fat from the top.
6
I did not and it was still very good but my chicken was not fatty.
7
Remove skin and de-bone the chicken breasts and add the meat in chunks to the soup.
8
(DH doesn't like the dark meat added).
9
Add sea salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste.
10
I hope it makes you feel better!

127

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* 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: 1 small whole chicken, skin on, 3 small turnips, peeled and cut into medium chunks, 1 yellow onion, cut into chunks, 3 carrots, peeled and cut into slices, and more.

Yes, Sickbed 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sickbed Chicken Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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