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Leah's Chicken Soup

By: VIKINGBABE02  
"Jewish Penicillin that even my mother-in-law likes. This is a traditional chicken soup, all-purpose in nature. The secrets to excellent chicken soup include the parts you use, what you do with everything, and patience (even though this takes only about an hour to make)."

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What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds chicken leg quarters
  • 1 large onions, sliced
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 bunch celery tops with leaves, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped

Directions

  1. Place the chicken quarters in the largest pot you own with the onions, carrots and celery. Fill the pot with cold water 3/4 full. Season with salt and pepper and place over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, 45 minutes to 1 hour, skimming foam as necessary.
  2. Stir the dill into the pot and cook 5 minutes more. Remove from heat, uncover, and let cool to lukewarm.
  3. Remove the chicken. Get another big huge receptacle and pour the soup through a sieve into it. (Discard useless destroyed vegetables and stray chicken parts.) Refrigerate or freeze for future use. When cool enough to handle, shred or chop chicken meat for future use.
  4. Authors notes: Put some of this stock away in the freezer for recipes -- it's good to add to a turkey roasting pan instead of water, to rice, and to just about everything else -- or emergencies such as company, illness or tsuris. If you want to make soup, put some of the stock on the stove in a soup pot (not the big one unless you're feeding mishpocha). When it's about ten minutes before serving time, add some of the chicken, carrot coins, extra fine egg noodles, or celery.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 286 | Total Fat: 8.9g | Cholesterol: 134mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2007 by Dee 
Good recipe...just a few notes. For "traditional" stock, use poultry seasoning and bay leaves... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2002 by Bartsgirl6 
This is my mothers recipe for chicken soup! My family loves it,its just the best.i've... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by DART1121 
I've never thought about adding dill to my stock - I'll have to try that some time. Just a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2007 by Jonine 
This made great chicken stock and was pleased with the over all result but the dill added a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2007 by Christina E 
Pretty bland. Not a fan of the dill, it gave it a funny flavour. However, I did use dried... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2004 by ESTHER7 
Add a peeled parsnip split lengthwise to soup pot. This give a gardeny taste. Discard after... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2003 by GOOSEAMY 
Leah, you saved the day. I am an newlywed and my husband had his first cold as a married man.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2006 by YAHMMY 
This was fantastic. I have made it many times now. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2007 by MIRAJOTOM 
The real deal. Chicken soup the way my grandma and mom made it, and the way I've just started... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by MAMMALEH 
Leah, this soup brings back many wonderful memories of family and holiday gatherings. It is... MORE

 
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