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Chicken Soup III

SUBMITTED BY: Robbie Rice PHOTO BY: shamsa khan

"Classic recipe from mom. Makes great leftovers! Try substituting egg noodles for the rice, if you like!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 40 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  4 Hrs 30 Min
READY IN  5 Hrs 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery with leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 5 black peppercorns
  • 6 cubes chicken bouillon, crumbled
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 pinch dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
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  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup uncooked white rice

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large pot combine chicken, water, large onion, celery with leaves, fresh parsley, peppercorns, bouillon, bay leaf, celery seed, thyme and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 4 hours.
  2. Strain stock, reserving chicken, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Skim fat from top of stock. Remove skin and bones from chicken and cut meat into bite-size pieces. Return stock and chicken to pot and stir in carrots, 1/2 cup sliced celery, 1/4 cup minced onion, dried parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper and rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2003 by NOELLER67
Wow - this really does taste just like what my mom used to make! I cooked the chicken for 2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2005 by daisygrrrl
Super flavorful and super yummy. I would omit that last tsp of salt and maybe just salt to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2003 by I'm nuts too...
Oh boy, for how sick we have been over here (eg: I just went out with the girls, and I'm still... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2004 by RJ21
This was my first time ever making chicken soup from scratch, and although I had my doubts... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2003 by Robbie Rice
I froze the left overs for a cold winter day! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2006 by FireGuysWife
This super soup was a family pleaser! My kids really liked it - my husband too! Only changes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2005 by JODIE60
I have made this receipe several times and it always comes out good. I usually add a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2004 by MEDIVALU
This was a very easy and delicious soup. I actually tweeked a little. I hate celery, so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2005 by Patty
This was the best chicken soup I have ever made. Will definitely make again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2003 by SUPERMGL