Fast Chicken Soup Base Recipe
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Fast Chicken Soup Base

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson  
"It's from scratch - and fast! With my easy formula, you can make a fresh soup du jour even on a busy weeknight."

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Original Recipe Yield 3 1/2 quarts
 

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts chicken broth
  • 1 quart water
  • 1 store-bought roast chicken
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large onions, cut into medium dice
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into rounds or half rounds, depending on size
  • 2 large stalks celery, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Directions

  1. Bring broth and water to a simmer over medium-high heat in a large soup kettle. Meanwhile, separate chicken meat from skin and bones; reserve meat. Add skin and bones to the simmering broth. Reduce heat to low, partially cover and simmer until bones release their flavor, 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. Strain broth through a colander into a large container; reserve broth and discard skin and bones. Return kettle to burner set on medium-high.
  3. Add oil, then onions, carrots and celery. Saute until soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add chicken, broth and thyme. Bring to a simmer. (Can be refrigerated up to 3 days in advance. Return to a simmer before adding the extras of your choice.)

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 368 | Total Fat: 23.3g | Cholesterol: 91mg

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Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2005 by TUNISIANSWIFE 
this is a wonderful classic chicken soup recipe. I didn't have a rotisserie chicken but buy... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2005 by KASBES 
Delicious soup base! I add onions, carrots and a few spices when simmering, and simmer it at... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2006 by RNJANETTE 
I've tried several chicken soup recipes and this one was by far the absolute best. The only... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2006 by MATHTUTORRITA 
The quickest, easiest and best chicken soup base I ever made! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2005 by SEIFERTKE 
This is a really great soup recipe. I made it exactly as written and it came out fabulous. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2008 by PATRINCIA 
Excellent - I add a bay leaf, and hand ful of parsley, and a few cloves of garlic. For a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2006 by menace 
This is the first time I've ever made chicken soup "from scratch." I loved how easy it is and... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2006 by RuthieBaby 
The end result of this (The Chicken Soup with Black Beans and Corn) was great! MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2006 by LESLEYfromWI 
This was a great way to make chicken soup when you don't have a lot of time. I ended up... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2006 by RAPUNZELL 
This is a GREAT recipe, mostly followed to the T but used chicken base instead of broth and... MORE

 
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