FARMHOUSE CHICKEN SOUP

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Over the years, I've changed this recipe bit by bit until my family said it was perfect. I hope your family enjoys it as much as we do!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h40m

Yield 10-12 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds)
2 quarts water
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup diced carrots
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
SPAETZLE:
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs, well beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Place the chicken and water in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning and red pepper flakes. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken is tender. , Remove chicken from broth; cool. Skim fat from broth. Remove meat from bones; discard bones and skin. Cut meat into bite-size pieces; return to broth. Cover and simmer., For spaetzle, combine the flour, salt, baking powder and nutmeg in a small bowl. Stir in the eggs, milk and parsley; blend well. With a rubber spatula, push batter through a large-hole grater or colander into simmering soup. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until spaetzle float to the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 558mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.