Directions:
- Place chicken, water and bouillon in a Dutch oven or soup kettle.
- Cover and slowly bring to a boil; skim foam. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken from broth; let stand until cool enough to handle.
- Remove 1 cup broth and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels to drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings.
- Saute the carrots, onion and fresh asparagus (if using frozen asparagus, do not add until the end of the recipe) in drippings over medium heat until crisp-tender.
- Add to kettle along with the potatoes, salt, thyme and pepper; return to a boil.
- Reduce heat;cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Combine flour and reserved broth until smooth; stir into soup.
- Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
- Remove chicken from bones;discard bones and skin.
- Cut chicken into thin strips; add to soup.
- Along with cream and parsley (and thawed frozen asparagus, if using).
- Heat through (do not boil).
- Sprinkle with bacon just before serving. Yield: 16-18 servings (4-1/2 quarts).
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 210.5 Kcal (881 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 93.75 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 10.42g | 16% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 249.9mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 581.17mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 338.16mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 9.63g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 1.47g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.18g | 5% | |
| Protein | 18.17g | 36% | |
| Vitamin C | 16.7mg | 28% | |
| Vitamin A | 2.9mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 5.9mg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 48.8mg | 5% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 62.74 Kcal (263 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 27.94 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 3.1g | 16% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 74.48mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 173.23mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 100.79mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 2.87g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 0.44g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.35g | 5% | |
| Protein | 5.42g | 36% | |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 28% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.9mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 14.6mg | 5% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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