Difference between revisions of "Momma Leone's Chicken Soup"

Revision as of 11:24, 11 August 2022

Yield: 12 servings

Cook chicken and aromatics in crockpot until tender; 6-8 hours on low. Cube 3 cups meat. Reserve 4 cups broth.
Heat oil and butter and saute onions and celery til onions are translucent, 6-7 minutes. Add garlic, tarragon, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, 3-4 min.
Add Wondra and stir until well-combined. Slowly whisk in broth and bring to a boil. Add tomatoes and cream. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Add reserved chicken and simmer 10 min. Just before serving, stir in spinach.

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 === Directions ===
-# Combine chicken broth and chicken in heavy large pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover partially and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Using tongs, transfer chicken to large bowl. Cool chicken and broth slightly. Discard skin and bones from chicken. Cut chicken meat into bite-size pieces and reserve. Spoon fat off top of chicken broth.
+# Cook chicken and aromatics in crockpot until tender; 6-8 hours on low. Cube 3 cups meat. Reserve 4 cups broth.
-# Return broth to simmer. Add onion, carrots and celery. Simmer until vegetables soften, about 8 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover chicken meat and broth separately and refrigerate. Bring broth to boil before continuing.)
+# Heat oil and butter and saute onions and celery til onions are translucent, 6-7 minutes. Add garlic, tarragon, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, 3-4 min.
-# Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Add mushrooms to broth; stir in noodles, herbs, and reserved chicken. Simmer until noodles are tender, about 5 minutes. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.
+# Add Wondra and stir until well-combined. Slowly whisk in broth and bring to a boil. Add tomatoes and cream. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Add reserved chicken and simmer 10 min. Just before serving, stir in spinach.