Cornish Hen Soup Recipe
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Cornish Hen Soup

By: Danielle 
"This is a quick chicken soup for weeknights, but it's good enough to eat anytime. If you prefer chicken noodle soup, add pasta."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 Rock Cornish hens
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 5 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 large carrots, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth

Directions

  1. Remove the gizzards, and wash the hen thoroughly. Cut hen into several pieces.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot. Add hen pieces, and brown on all sides. Add carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and potatoes; cook until onion is tender.
  3. Pour in chicken broth. Use more or less broth to your taste, but make sure to cover all the ingredients in the pot. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat. Simmer until vegetables are tender and hen is cooked through.
  4. Remove hen from pot, and remove meat from the bones. Discard bones. and return meat to soup. Serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 214 | Total Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 47mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I bent this recipe a bit to suit my needs and to make a little tastier end product. For a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2003 by Jenny   view full review
This was excellent! I was very surprised. It looked like the hen wouldn't supply enough meat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2003 by JWOFFORD1   view full review
I used rice instead of potatoes but it was very good. I would definately try it again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2002 by Joanne   view full review
This is a great recipe. I made this the night before a snow trip. Fast and easy! I served...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2012 by Baking Nana Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Perfect! Budget friendly and really tasty! I made this with Vermicelli pasta instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2010 by naton   view full review
I also added rice instead of potatoes and some Tony Chachere and boiled eggs it was very good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2007 by liffa   view full review
Perfect comfort food....I made a double batch to share with a neighbor who had a death in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2007 by chibiharuka   view full review
Such a good soup for a cold night. I wanted to add additional seasoning, but decided to try it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2006 by pepesme Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This soup turned out very good. I used frozen onion, celery, and carrots as that is what I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2011 by Cymbl07   view full review
Really good recipe. Easy to prepare, great for those chilly fall nights or that sick somebody.

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