Chicken Soup
- Ready In:
- 1hr 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 1 roasting chicken, excess fat trimmed and cavity emptied
- 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 3 pieces each
- 2 celery ribs, trimmed and cut into 3 pieces each
- 1 large parsnip, peeled and cut into 3 large pieces
- 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
- 3 whole dill sprigs, tied with kitchen twine
- 12 cups cold water
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
- 2 additional celery ribs, trimmed and cut into a large dice
- salt and pepper
directions
- Place chicken in a large stock pot. Scatter cut vegetables around it and place dill bundle on top. Add cold water and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil over medium high heat, skimming any foam off occasionally.
- After 45 minutes to an hour, remove chicken and set on a plate to rest.
- Pour remaining pot contents through a strainer into a large bowl or pot. Reserve carrots and parsnips, and discard the remaining vegetables.
- When chicken and vegetables are cool enough to handle, cut carrots and parsnips into a large dice and add to stock with fresh celery dice. Add chicken broth and reseason to taste with salt and pepper.
- Shred chicken meat and add to stock.
- Simmer until celery is tender.
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Lifelong resident of New York City, and lover of good food.
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