MOM'S SPECIAL CHICKEN SOUP

Mom's Special Chicken Soup image

Nothing is more comforting than this chicken soup. I am convinced a single bowl can soothe anything from the common cold to a stressful day. My mother made it often for our family when I was growing up. -Cookie Curci, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)
3 quarts water
1 medium onion, quartered
4 celery ribs
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 parsley sprigs
1 garlic clove
2-1/2 teaspoons salt, optional
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 cups cooked rice

Steps:

Place chicken and water in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add the onion, celery, bouillon, parsley sprigs, garlic and salt if desired. Cover and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 1 hour. , Remove chicken from broth; allow to cool. Strain broth, discarding vegetables and seasonings. Remove chicken from bones; cut into cubes; set aside. Discard bones. Add carrots to broth and simmer about 15 minutes or until tender. Add chicken and chopped parsley to broth; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges