Best Moms Homey Chicken Soup Recipes

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MOM'S CHICKEN SOUP



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The flavor of this soup is wonderful on a cold fall or winter day. Whenever I am feeling a little stuffy, I make this soup and I start to feel better.-Mary Beth Jung, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h30m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 chicken (about 2-1/2 to 3 pounds) with giblets, quartered
2-1/2 quarts water
3 teaspoons salt
1 medium onion
6 whole peppercorns
6 celery ribs, (leaves reserved), divided
6 medium carrots, divided
2 cups cooked rice or cooked fine egg noodles
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 to 4 drops yellow food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • Place the chicken, giblets, water, salt, onion, peppercorns, three celery ribs, all the celery leaves and three carrots in a soup kettle. Bring to a boil. Skim off the foam. Reduce heat to simmer; cover and cook for 2 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat. Discard cooked vegetables and peppercorns. Strain stock if desired. , Chill stock, then skim fat. Dice remaining celery and carrots; add to the stock. Cook until the vegetables are tender. , Meanwhile, remove chicken from the bones and dice. Add chicken, cooked rice or noodles and parsley. Heat through. Stir in food coloring if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

HOMEY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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Chicken noodle soup brings back memories of childhood. This revamped version with a healthy twist is a favorite at my house, especially after we've been working outside on a cool day. It takes the chill off.-Cynthia LaFourcade, Salmon, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 package (12 ounces) frozen home-style egg noodles
4 cups chopped fresh kale
2 cups shredded cooked chicken

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrots and mushrooms; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in flour, basil and salt until blended; gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes., Return to a boil; add noodles. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Stir in kale and chicken; cook, covered, 6-8 minutes longer or until kale and noodles are tender. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 1104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

MOM'S HOMEY CHICKEN SOUP



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Who wouldn't welcome a steamy bowl of old-fashioned chicken noodle soup on a cold day? One taste and it will be a family favorite.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups homemade or canned ready-to-serve chicken broth
3 cups water
1 cup baby-cut carrots
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped ( 1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 cup frozen egg noodles (from 12-ounce bag)
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Heat all ingredients except noodles and chicken to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven.
  • Stir in noodles; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 20 to 25 minutes, adding chicken for last 5 minutes, until vegetables and noodles are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 3290 mg

MOM'S HOMEY CHICKEN SOUP



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Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups homemade or canned ready-to-serve chicken broth
3 cups water
1 cup baby carrots
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 cup , frozen egg noodle, (from 12-ounce bag)
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken

Steps:

  • 1. Heat all ingredients except noodles and chicken to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven. 2. Stir in noodles reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 20 to 25 minutes, adding chicken for last 5 minutes, until vegetables and noodles are tender. wing it!Who wouldn't welcome a steamy bowl of old-fashioned chicken noodle soup on a cold day? One taste and it will be a family favorite.1 SERVING: Calories 160 (Calories from Fat 45) Fat 5g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 45mg Sodium 1850mg Carbohydrate 11g (Dietary Fiber 2g) Protein 18g * % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 80% Vitamin C 4% Calcium 4% Iron 8% * DIET EXCHANGES: 1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 Lean Meat * CARBOHYDRATE CHOICES: 1From "Betty Crocker's Dinner Made Easy With Rotisserie Chicken." Text Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

MOM'S HOMEMADE CHICKEN SOUP



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Come home to this filling homemade chicken and veggie soup - a delicious slow-cooked dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups baby-cut carrots
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 can (49 1/2 ounces) ready-to-serve chicken broth
1 cup frozen green peas
1 cup fine egg noodles

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned.
  • Mix all ingredients except peas and noodles in 3 1/2- to 4-quart Crock-Pot slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 1/2 to 7 hours or until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • Rinse frozen peas with cold water to separate; drain. Stir peas and noodles into soup. Cover and cook on high heat setting about 15 minutes or until noodles are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2680 mg

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