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
- 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
- Protein 48.04 g Good Source
- Carbs 28.47 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.5 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.08 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 153.12 mg High
- Sodium 825.02 mg High
- Fiber 10.32 g Good Source
- Sugar 17.73 g High
- Added Sugar 12.41 g High
- Calcium 73.52 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.83 mg Low Source
- Potassium 496.81 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 83.93 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 11.07 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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