Super Simple Chicken Soup for the Sickly Recipe

Name: Super Simple Chicken Soup for the Sickly
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken wings or 2 lbs chicken drumsticks or 2 lbs chicken thighs; 1 leek; 1 large carrot; 1 stalk celery; 1 potato; 1 onion; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; salt; pepper; 1 fresh thyme sprig; 3 leaves lemongrass; 6 -8 cups water

Servings: persons

2 lbs chicken wings or 2 lbs chicken drumsticks or 2 lbs chicken thighs
1 leek
1 large carrot
1 stalk celery
1 potato
1 onion
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
salt
pepper
1 fresh thyme sprig
3 leaves lemongrass
6 -8 cups water

1
Rinse the meat in cold water (bones, skin, and all), and put into the pot.
2
Rinse the vegetables, but do NOT peel them.
3
Cut the onion and potato in half only, cut the top leaves off the leek and celery (but don't throw away) and chop the rest of them, along with the carrot.
4
Add everything, including the tops of the celery and leek as well as the herbs, to the pot with the meat.
5
Pour in 6-8 cups of water, enough to just cover the contents of the pot.
6
Bring to a boil, and then turn down to simmer on very low heat and cover.
7
Leave to simmer for about an hour and a half.
8
Go sleep and watch TV and other sickly resting activities.
9
Skim the chicken fat off the top of the soup with a spoon and discard.
10
Removed the chicken with tongs, let cool for a few minutes, and remove the skin.
11
Return the meat and bones to the pot.
12
Add the tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
13
This brings out the calcium in the bones.
14
Simmer for another 15 minutes or so, add salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy.

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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 lbs chicken wings or 2 lbs chicken drumsticks or 2 lbs chicken thighs, 1 leek, 1 large carrot, 1 stalk celery, and more.

Yes, Super Simple Chicken Soup for the Sickly 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.

Super Simple Chicken Soup for the Sickly

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