Grandma's Chicken Soup
Grandma's Chicken Soup is a soothing, broth-forward bowl filled with tender chicken, sweet carrots, aromatic celery and onion, and a whisper of fresh dill. It tastes rich yet clean, with slow-simmered depth that feels restorative on chilly days or when you need a nourishing pick-me-up. Serve it steaming hot with crusty bread for a timeless, comforting meal.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook3 hrs 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandma's Chicken Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 34 / 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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- 56
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 50
- Inflammatory
- 67
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Clean the chicken, trimming and discarding some, but not all, of the fat. Place it in a large saucepan with the carrots, celery, tomatoes, and the onion.
- 2
Tie the dill sprigs into a bundle with kitchen twine. Add it to the saucepan, season with salt and pepper, and pour in water until the chicken is covered by 2 inches.
- 3
Cook over medium-low heat until the chicken is cooked through, about 3 hours. Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 4
Remove the meat from the bones, cut it into bite-size pieces, and return it to the saucepan. Discard the bones. Cook over medium-low heat until heated through, about 30 minutes more. Remove the dill before serving.
- Calories 348.86 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 48.04 g Good Source 96%
- Carbohydrate 28.47 g 10%
- Total Fat 5.5 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 153.12 mg High 51%
- Sodium 825.02 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 10.32 g Good Source 37%
- Total Sugars 17.73 g --
- Added Sugars 12.41 g High 25%
- Calcium 73.52 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 0.83 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 496.81 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 83.93 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 11.07 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grandma's Chicken Soup is a Jewish dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 5 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Diced Tomatoes, and Diced Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 348.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandma's Chicken Soup?
- It is a Jewish soup recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Grandma's Chicken Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Dill. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Grandma's Chicken Soup?
- Explore these Jewish side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Grandma's Chicken Soup?
- About 4 hrs 5 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 348.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandma's Chicken Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Grandma's Chicken Soup healthy?
- Grandma's Chicken Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 348.86 calories and 48.04 g of protein, or 96% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 825.02 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 12.41 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Tomatoes 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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