Grandmother's Chicken Soup
Our son who has CF loves this soup so we had it often especially in the winter time. Served with bread and a green salad, it was a complete and nutritious meal which helped our son grow to age 37 while maintaining his health.
by Ann R.
Nutrition information
Servings: 12
Amount per serving
- 262
Calories - 399mg
Sodium - 24g
Protein - 96mg
Calcium
Ingredients
- 4-5 lb stewing chicken or fryer
- 1 c lemon juice
- 3 large yellow onions, chopped
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped
- 3 parsnips, chopped
- 2 turnips, chopped
- 12 large carrots, sliced
- 5 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 bunch parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Add All Ingredients
Recipe tips and notes
The soup is ready to enjoy or freeze. The soup stores well in the refrigerator.
Instructions
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Step 1
Wash chicken and put in a large soup pot. Cover the chicken with cold water and 1 cup lemon juice and bring to a boil.
Step 2
Add onions, sweet potato, parsnips, turnips and carrots. Boil 1 1/2 hours removing fat from the surface as it accumulates.
Step 3
Add parsley and celery. Cook the mixture 45 minutes longer.
Step 4
Remove chicken. Remove the meat from the bones and chop the chicken meat into bite-sized pieces.
Step 5
Return chicken to soup pot. Add salt and pepper to taste.
