souper chicken soup

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Mar 12, 2014

I'm sure you already have your favorite chicken soup recipe- if you like give this hearty soup a try...filled with veggies and chicken pieces..this soup like most soups can be adjusted to your preference in vegetables and pastas, broken spaghetti, orzo, fresh home made noodles, dumplings,rice, etc...I hope you get a chance to try it soon..

prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
  • 3 cloves garlic,minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon tarragon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken,diced
  • 1 medium bay leaf, dried
  • 3 tablespoons chicken soup base granules
  • 2 teaspoons parsley flakes
  • 1 dash cinnamon, optional
  • 1 large lemon thinly sliced, for garnish
  • #1 OPTION ADDS: ADD ONE ITEM
  • 5 ounces orzo pasta,uncooked
  • 1 cup broken spaghetti
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup favorite pasta, uncooked
  • # 2 OPTION ADDS: ADD ONE OR ALL
  • 1/2 cup romano cheese, grated
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup flour (to make a rue)

How To Make souper chicken soup

  • Step 1
    In a large Dutch oven heat the oil. add the next 8 items; sauté over medium heat until vegetables begin to soften.Add the chicken broth, soup granules and chicken. Bring to a boil.Just before serving add parsley and cinnamon.Remove bay leaf.Place lemon slice on each serving.
  • Step 2
    If using option #2- Blend the butter and flour together. Then gradually add it to the soup mixture. Simmer 10 minutes more, stirring frequently. Beat the egg yolks until light color. Gradually add some of the hot soup to the yolks stirring constantly.Add Romano cheese to mixture then return all the mixture to the soup pot and heat through .If you like add one of the items from option #1 and simmer until cooked through. Just before serving add parsley and cinnamon and remove bay leaf. Place lemon slice on each serving.

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