Classic From-Scratch Chicken Soup
This comforting chicken soup brings together whole chicken, carrots, celery, and onion in a clear, nourishing broth seasoned with salt, pepper, and chicken bouillon. Mild, savory flavors and tender vegetables make it a satisfying choice for a cozy family meal, especially on a chilly day or whenever a simple, warming dish is needed.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic From-Scratch Chicken Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 64
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Place chicken, carrots, celery, and onion in a large soup pot; add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the meat falls off the bone, about 90 minutes. Skim off foam as needed.
- 3
Remove chicken from the pot and let it sit until cool enough to handle; chop the meat into pieces and discard the skin and bones.
- 4
Strain out the vegetables, reserving the stock; rinse the soup pot and return the stock to the pot. Chop the vegetables into smaller pieces; return the chopped chicken and vegetables to the pot.
- 5
Warm the soup until heated through; season with salt, pepper, and chicken bouillon to taste.
- 6
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 161.96 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 32.16 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 3.68 g 1%
- Total Fat 1.86 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 84.36 mg High 28%
- Sodium 162.42 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 1.04 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.78 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 15.47 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.04 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 141.1 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 3.51 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.49 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic From Scratch Chicken Soup is made with 10 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, and Chicken Bouillon. Each serving provides about 161.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic From-Scratch Chicken Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Breast. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic From-Scratch Chicken Soup?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 161.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic From-Scratch Chicken Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Classic From-Scratch Chicken Soup healthy?
- Classic From-Scratch Chicken Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 161.96 calories and 32.16 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 162.42 mg (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery 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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