Soup
Chicken Soup
Diet Style
Tools You'll Need
- 6–8 quart Stock Pot or Dutch Oven
- Cutting Board
- Chef’s Knife
- Vegetable Peeler
- Measuring Spoons
- Slotted Spoon
- Fine Mesh Strainer
- Large Pot
Ingredients
- 1 3-4lb whole chicken or bone in, skin on parts (including: legs, thighs, breasts)
- 2 large onions, cut in quarters (skin on)
- 2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons Kosher salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled
- 8 oz. egg noodles, or your favorite pasta (optional)
- 1 handful fresh parsley, leaves and stems
- 1 handful fresh dill, leaves and stems
Directions
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Combine ingredients
Place all ingredients, except noodles, into a 6–8 quart stock pot or Dutch oven.
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Add water
Add water to the pot, enough to cover the ingredients.
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Boil
Place pot on stovetop over high heat and bring to a boil.
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Skim fat
Using a slotted spoon, skim off any fat or impurities that rise to the top.
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Simmer
Once water has come to a boil, reduce heat to a slow simmer and cook uncovered for 3-4 hours. Occasionally, skim off any excess fat or impurities that rise to the top.
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Strain
After 3-4 hours, use a ladle to remove liquid and strain into another pot.
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Remove chicken
Remove chicken from the pot, remove meat from the bone, and remove skin.
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Chop
Chop or shred chicken, and add to the stock you strained into the other pot.
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Cook noodles
If using noodles, cook according to package instructions.
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Serve
Serve hot in a bowl along with noodles and some chopped dill and parsley for garnish.