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Mother-in-law Chicken Soup

SUBMITTED BY: CJO

"When we had to work late, I offered to get my husband to bring some leftover Chicken soup my mother-in-law made. Everyone agreed because we were all broke, but there were groans. After we ate the soup everyone wanted the recipe."
PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain rice

DIRECTIONS

  1. Rinse chicken and place into a large stockpot. Add broth and water to cover. Put in the onion, celery stalk and carrot. bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is falling off the bones, about 45 minutes.
  2. Remove chicken from the broth and set aside to cool. Discard onion, celery and carrot. Add rice and continue to simmer for 20 minutes, until rice is tender. Separate the chicken meat from the bones and skin. Shred and return to the pot. Serve hot with corn bread and salad.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by MRSLUSE
Very good recipe. I did have to add extra broth though. Also, I cut the carrots and celery... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2003 by ALETA14
Okay basic recipe. Added chopped fresh parsley and lots of spices. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2005 by Molly Maude
Too boring. Needs some excitement! Will not make again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2008 by Barb L.
When I saw the name of this soup I thought it might be what I am looking for, but alas it is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2007 by KARRINE
This was pretty good - a little bland but it would definitely be good comfort food. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2007 by catinthehat
My whole family (all six of us!)got the stomach bug. This recipe was perfect. Good, old... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2006 by NIKKEL
I was craving chicken noodle soup, but had no noodles, so I decided to try this. I took a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2006 by CHRISSYF
My kids liked this soup. Like other reviewers I needed more broth and seasoning but it is a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2006 by RLWELLHO
While I modified this recipe significantly (added Mexican spices, spicy pork meatballs and... MORE


 
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