CHICKEN SOUP BASE

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I keep plenty of this delicious soup base on hand for my father. He can serve it as is, or dress it up with some easy variations.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 14 servings (6-1/2 pints soup base).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)
3 quarts water
1 cup frozen chopped broccoli
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup frozen peas
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Place chicken and water in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Skim fat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken; allow to cool. Add enough water to broth to measure 3 quarts. , Remove chicken from bones; cut into bite-size pieces and return to pan. Add remaining ingredients; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. If desired, pour cooled soup into 1-pint freezer containers and freeze for future use., For Chicken Potato Soup: In a saucepan, combine 1 pint thawed soup base, 1/2 cup cubed peeled potatoes, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender. , For Cream of Chicken Soup: In a saucepan, combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 1 cup milk; mix until smooth. Stir in 1 pint thawed soup base. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.