Classic Jewish Chicken Soup Recipe

Warm your soul with this hearty, classic Jewish chicken soup recipe! Perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a comforting, flavorful meal. This recipe delivers a deeply rich broth, bursting with the flavors of tender chicken and lovingly simmered vegetables. Unlike lighter broths, this recipe embraces long, slow cooking, resulting in incredibly soft vegetables and an intensely satisfying soup. Perfect for adding your favorite egg noodles or kreplach (dumplings). Get ready for a taste of tradition!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 270 mins
Calories 1012.2 kcal
Protein 170g
Rating 5.0 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Classic Jewish Chicken Soup

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How to Make Classic Jewish Chicken Soup

  1. Rinse 1 whole (about 3-4 lb) chicken and place in a large stockpot. Add 12 cups of water.
  2. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  3. Add 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Continue to simmer uncovered on medium-low heat for 2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are very tender. Skim off any foam or fat that rises to the surface during cooking.
  5. Add 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley and 1/4 cup fresh chopped dill. Simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
  6. Remove the chicken from the pot. Once cool enough to handle, shred the chicken meat, discarding the skin and bones. Set aside.
  7. Remove and discard the parsley and dill.
  8. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Add chicken boullion powder if desired.
  9. If the soup is too strong, add water; if too weak, simmer uncovered for a longer time to reduce.
  10. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  11. Add 1 cup of your favorite egg noodles or kreplach (meat dumplings) according to package instructions. If using noodles, cook until tender.
  12. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

97g

Carbs

2g

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