amish chicken soup

9 Pinches
Whitewater, WI
Updated on Jun 14, 2018

My German mom used to make homemade chicken soup and add Eierstich (egg custard - see recipe: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/soup/other-soup/eierstich-egg-custard-soup-garnish.html?r=1) If you make the soup with no noodles, it could easily be gluten-free. This version is a typical Amish recipe, especially with the apple included.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups carrots, chopped
  • 2 cups celery, chopped
  • 1 cup onions, chopped
  • 1 - tart apple, cored and chopped (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 4 cups egg noodles (homemade if available - omit if going gluten-free)
  • - eierstich - egg custard garnish (optional - adds protein, not carbs!)

How To Make amish chicken soup

  • Step 1
    Place chicken in a soup pot with 2 quarts of water. Cover and cook for 2 1/2 hours, or until chicken is tender.
  • Step 2
    Remove chicken from the pot and debone. Strain the broth. Return chicken to the broth.
  • Step 3
    Add chicken stock, veggies, apples (if using) and seasonings until vegetables are soft.
  • Step 4
    Add noodles and cook for another 8-10 minutes. Before noodles are done, add (optional) Eierstich - Egg Custard (see recipe) and heat until warm.

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Category: Chicken Soups
Keyword: #german
Keyword: #amish
Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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