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chicken and zucchini soup

yield serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 2 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chicken and zucchini soup

  • 1 lg
    chicken
  • "just a pinch" of salt
  • 2
    zucchinis, grated
  • 1 c
    pasta shells
  • 1 lb
    italian sausage, sweet and cut into 1" chunks
  • 3 c
    chicken stock
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 10
    peppercorns
  • 1 sm
    lemon
  • 1/4 c
    parsley, chopped
  • 3
    parsley sprigs
  • 1 lg
    parsnip, peeled and chopped
  • 1
    turnip, peeled and chopped
  • 2 lg
    celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 lg
    carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2
    cloves
  • 2
    garlic cloves
  • 2
    onions, halved
  • "just a pinch" of pepper

How To Make chicken and zucchini soup

  • 1
    Place the chicken in a 6-quart pot.
  • 2
    Add all the ingredients through the parsnip, plus the parsley sprigs, lemon slice, peppercorns, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • 3
    Add the chicken stock and enough water to cover the chicken by 2 inches.
  • 4
    Heat to boiling, skimming any residue as it gathers.
  • 5
    Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, 1 hour.
  • 6
    Remove the chicken from the stock and set the stock aside.
  • 7
    Allow the chicken to cool enough to handle, then carefully remove the meat from the bones and cut it into bite-size pieces.
  • 8
    Cover and reserve.
  • 9
    Return the bones and skin to the stock.
  • 10
    Return it to the boil; reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes.
  • 11
    Strain the stock into another pot, pressing the vegetables gently with the back of a spoon to release their juices.
  • 12
    Meanwhile, saute the sausage pieces in a lightly oiled heavy skillet until well browned, about 8 minutes.
  • 13
    Drain on paper towels.
  • 14
    Add the sausages to the stock.
  • 15
    Heat to boiling; reduce the heat.
  • 16
    Simmer, uncovered, skimming any fat that rises to the surface, for 20 minutes.
  • 17
    Add the pasta shells; cook 10 minutes longer.
  • 18
    Add the zucchini and the reserved chicken; cook 5 minutes.
  • 19
    Add salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle with the chopped parsley.

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