Chicken Soup Recipe


Submitted by razcal2267

Makes 4 servings


from scratch

Ingredients
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, cut into medium dice
1 pound chicken, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 Salt
1/2 large carrot, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1/2 celery stalk, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 Ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, pressed
Directions
  1. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large soup pot. Add half of chopped onions and all chicken pieces. Saute until chicken is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until chicken releases its juices, about 20 minutes.

  2. Increase heat to high; add 2 quarts water along with 1 teaspoon salt and garlic. Bring to a simmer, then cover, reduce heat to low and barely simmer until chicken and broth is rich and flavorful, 20 minutes longer.

  3. Remove chicken. Strain broth into a large bowl .

  4. Skim fat from broth and reserve 2 tablespoons. (Broth and meat can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.)

  5. Return soup pot to medium-high heat. Add reserved chicken fat. Add remaining onion, along with carrot and celery. Saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add thyme, broth and shredded chicken. Simmer until vegetables are tender and flavors meld, 10 to 15 minutes.

Categories

Chicken, Vegetables, Main Dish, Side Dish, Boil

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 154.1g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
198
Calories from Fat
41
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
4.6g
7%
Saturated Fat
1.2g
6%
Cholesterol
87mg
29%
Sodium
119mg
5%
Total Carbohydrates
3.7g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0.7g
3%
Sugars
1.6g
Protein
33.3g
Vitamin A 31% • Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 3% • Iron 6%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B 		  Good points
  • Low in sugar
  • Very high in niacin
  • Very high in selenium
  • High in vitamin A
    		•    Bad points
  • High in cholesterol
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