Aunt Myrna’s Comforting Chicken Soup 🍲🐔

This heartwarming chicken soup, affectionately dubbed "Jewish Penicillin," is a dish that promises to soothe the soul. It's perfect for chilly nights, family gatherings, or when someone in your life needs a little extra care. Rich, flavorful, and packed with nutrients, this soup is a true labor of love. Pair it with some crusty bread or matzo balls for a delightful meal! 🍞✨

Ingredients

For the soup

5 lb chicken, cut into pieces
4 quarts water
1 stalk celery (including tops)
5 medium onions, chopped
5 sprigs parsley
1 tsp pepper
3 tsp salt

For thickening (optional)

3 tbsp flour
1 cup broth

Instructions

In a large pot, combine the chopped onions, celery (with tops), parsley, and the chicken pieces. Pour in the water to cover the ingredients.

🌱 Fresh herbs like parsley can enhance the flavor, but feel free to experiment with others like dill for a different twist!

Bring the mixture to a boil, then stir in the salt and pepper.
Reduce heat and let it simmer for at least 2 hours, or until the chicken meat falls off the bones.

⏱️ The longer you simmer, the richer the flavor! If time allows, consider letting the soup sit on low for an extra hour for added depth.

Carefully remove the chicken pieces from the pot and let them cool slightly before shredding the meat and discarding the bones.
If you desire a thicker soup, mix flour with 1 cup of broth to create a smooth paste, then stir it back into the soup and let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes until thickened.

Variations

Vegetarian version: Swap the chicken for hearty vegetables and use vegetable broth instead of water for a rich base. Consider adding chickpeas for protein!
Noodle soup: Add your choice of egg noodles or rice during the last 20 minutes of cooking to create a comforting noodle soup.
Spicy kick: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or fresh chili for a warming spice that enhances flavor.
Freezing: This soup freezes well! Just be sure to cool it completely before transferring it to airtight containers.

Enjoy this timeless recipe that’s sure to become a beloved staple in your home! ❤️🥣

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Here's the text from the image: --- **Aunt Myrna’s Chicken Soup (Jewish Penicillin)** **Serves 8-10** **Ingredients:** - 5 lb. chicken cut up - 4 qts. water - 1 stalk celery (including tops) - 1 tsp. pepper - 3 tsp. salt - 3 tbsp. flour - 5 medium onions - 5 sprigs parsley **Instructions:** 1. Chop onions, celery, parsley and put into water with chicken in a large pot. 2. Add salt and pepper as soon as boiling begins. 3. Cook until meat falls from bones (at least 2 hours) and then remove bones. 4. Make a smooth paste out of flour and 1 cup of broth to thicken soup (optional). A friendly favorite! --- If you need any further information or context, feel free to ask!

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# Aunt Myrna’s Comforting Chicken Soup 🍲🐔 This heartwarming chicken soup, affectionately dubbed "Jewish Penicillin," is a dish that promises to soothe the soul. It's perfect for chilly nights, family gatherings, or when someone in your life needs a little extra care. Rich, flavorful, and packed with nutrients, this soup is a true labor of love. Pair it with some crusty bread or matzo balls for a delightful meal! 🍞✨ ## Ingredients ### For the soup - 5 lb chicken, cut into pieces - 4 quarts water - 1 stalk celery (including tops) - 5 medium onions, chopped - 5 sprigs parsley - 1 tsp pepper - 3 tsp salt ### For thickening (optional) - 3 tbsp flour - 1 cup broth ## Instructions 1. In a large pot, combine the chopped onions, celery (with tops), parsley, and the chicken pieces. Pour in the water to cover the ingredients. > 🌱 Fresh herbs like parsley can enhance the flavor, but feel free to experiment with others like dill for a different twist! 2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then stir in the salt and pepper. 3. Reduce heat and let it simmer for at least 2 hours, or until the chicken meat falls off the bones. > ⏱️ The longer you simmer, the richer the flavor! If time allows, consider letting the soup sit on low for an extra hour for added depth. 4. Carefully remove the chicken pieces from the pot and let them cool slightly before shredding the meat and discarding the bones. 5. If you desire a thicker soup, mix flour with 1 cup of broth to create a smooth paste, then stir it back into the soup and let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes until thickened. ## Variations - **Vegetarian version**: Swap the chicken for hearty vegetables and use vegetable broth instead of water for a rich base. Consider adding chickpeas for protein! - **Noodle soup**: Add your choice of egg noodles or rice during the last 20 minutes of cooking to create a comforting noodle soup. - **Spicy kick**: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or fresh chili for a warming spice that enhances flavor. - **Freezing**: This soup freezes well! Just be sure to cool it completely before transferring it to airtight containers. Enjoy this timeless recipe that’s sure to become a beloved staple in your home! ❤️🥣

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Myrna's Chicken Soup

Gallagher Kitchen