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My classic chicken soup

My Classic Chicken Soup

My classic chicken soup recipe is simple to make and tastes just like home!
12 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Soup

Ingredients
  

  • 3 chicken legs
  • 5 stalks celery
  • 6 carrots
  • 1 large turnip
  • 3 medium parsnips
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley optional
  • water to cover
  • kosher salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Peel and cut up all the vegetables into your desired shape and size.
  2. Put the chicken legs (and turkey necks if using) in a mesh bag and tie it up. Put the parsley in a mesh bag and tie that as well. Place the chicken bag in a 10 quart pot.
  3. Fill the pot up with water, until its covering most of the chicken.
  4. Bring the chicken legs to a boil, and skim any scum that comes to the top.
  5. Add the vegetables and parsley. Bring to a boil again.
  6. Cover and place the pot on a low flame. Cook for about 12 hours.
  7. Season with additional salt to taste.
  8. Store in the fridge for 3-5 days or in the freezer for 4-6 months. (The vegetables will get very soft when they are frozen.)