Grandpa’s Hearty Garden Chicken Soup
Grandpa’s Hearty Garden Chicken Soup brims with tender chicken and a medley of garden vegetables, creating a brothy bowl with gentle sweetness from corn and carrots and herbaceous notes of basil and parsley. The mix of cabbage, kohlrabi, and turnip adds depth and rustic comfort. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a nourishing weekend pot of soup.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 35 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandpa’s Hearty Garden Chicken Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 41 / 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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- 61
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 63
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the chicken pieces in a large stockpot and add enough water to fully cover them. Add the onion, celery, basil, parsley, bouillon, garlic, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Lower the heat and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer placed near the bone should reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 3
Meanwhile, peel and dice the potatoes, kohlrabi bulbs, and turnip. Peel and slice the carrots. Put these vegetables into a bowl.
- 4
Core and chop the cabbage and tomato. Trim the green beans and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Cut the corn kernels from the cobs. Put these vegetables into another bowl.
- 5
When the chicken is done, remove and discard the celery chunks. Move the chicken to a cutting board and let it cool for 5 minutes, then remove as much meat as possible from the bones. Roughly chop the meat and return it to the stockpot.
- 6
Stir in the first bowl of vegetables (including the potatoes); cook over medium-low heat until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- 7
Stir in the second bowl of vegetables (including the cabbage); cook until the green beans are tender, 7 to 10 minutes more.
- 8
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 280.62 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 35.76 g Good Source 72%
- Carbohydrate 28.0 g 10%
- Total Fat 4.33 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.12 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 105.96 mg High 35%
- Sodium 567.38 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 8.55 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 9.93 g --
- Added Sugars 6.62 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 118.73 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.2 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 811.22 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 26.79 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 56.11 mg Good Source 62%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grandpa's Hearty Garden Chicken Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 55 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Carrot, Celery, Chicken Bouillon, and Corn on the Cob. Each serving provides about 280.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandpa’s Hearty Garden Chicken Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Grandpa’s Hearty Garden Chicken Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Celery, Chicken Bouillon, Corn on the Cob, Fresh Basil. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Grandpa’s Hearty Garden Chicken Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Grandpa’s Hearty Garden Chicken Soup?
- About 1 hr 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 280.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandpa’s Hearty Garden Chicken Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Grandpa’s Hearty Garden Chicken Soup healthy?
- Grandpa’s Hearty Garden Chicken Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 63/100. Per serving, it provides 280.62 calories and 35.76 g of protein, or 72% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 567.38 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.62 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic 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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