Classic Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken and Corn Soup
A comforting Pennsylvania Dutch chicken corn soup made with tender chicken, fresh corn, celery, and onion in a richly seasoned broth. Tiny homemade egg dumplings add a soft, hearty element, while nutmeg and black pepper lend gentle warmth. Serve it as a warming main course for a family meal, especially in cooler weather.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken and Corn Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water, chicken, onions, celery, salt, nutmeg, and pepper to a boil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, adding water if needed, until the chicken is very tender, about 2 hours.
- 2
Transfer the chicken to a deep dish. Pour the soup into a large jug or bowl. Cover and refrigerate the chicken and soup for 6 to 8 hours.
- 3
Remove and discard the layer of fat that has solidified on the surface of the soup. Pour the soup into a large pot over medium heat; stir in the corn and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the corn is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, place eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. Cover and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool, peel, and chop.
- 5
Chop the chilled chicken meat into small chunks and stir it into the soup.
- 6
Beat the remaining egg in a medium bowl until light in color. Beat in the flour and milk until smooth. Drop pea-sized lumps of rivel dough into the soup, a few at a time, to make small dumplings. Cook, stirring constantly, until the dumplings hold their shape and float to the surface, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir in the chopped egg.
- Calories 377.58 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 42.91 g Good Source 86%
- Carbohydrate 34.36 g 12%
- Total Fat 7.5 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 0.63 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 181.25 mg High 60%
- Sodium 669.2 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 8.69 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 19.35 g --
- Added Sugars 9.96 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 42.49 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.4 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 355.07 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 28.05 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 4.91 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.35 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken and Corn Soup is an Amish and Mennonite dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Celery, and Corn. Each serving provides about 377.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken and Corn Soup?
- It is an Amish and Mennonite soup recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Classic Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken and Corn Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Celery, Corn, Eggs. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Classic Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken and Corn Soup?
- Explore these Amish and Mennonite side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken and Corn Soup?
- About 3 hrs in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 377.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken and Corn Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Classic Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken and Corn Soup healthy?
- Classic Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken and Corn Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 377.58 calories and 42.91 g of protein, or 86% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 669.2 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.96 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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