Chicken Soup Base Recipe

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Chicken Soup Base
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Directions:

  1. Place chicken and water in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Skim fat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken; allow to cool. Add enough water to broth to measure 3 quarts.
  2. Remove chicken from bones; cut into bite-size pieces and return to pan. Add remaining ingredients; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. If desired, pour cooled soup into 1-pint freezer containers and freeze for future use.
  3. For Chicken Potato Soup: In a saucepan, combine 1 pint thawed soup base, 1/2 cup cubed peeled potatoes, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender.
  4. For Cream of Chicken Soup: In a saucepan, combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 1 cup milk; mix until smooth. Stir in 1 pint thawed soup base. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules and salt and pepper to taste. Yield: 14 servings (6-1/2 pints soup base).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 254.71 Kcal (1066 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.6g 12%
Cholesterol 475.58mg 159%
Sodium 749.84mg 31%
Potassium 541mg 12%
Total Carbs 8.8g 3%
Sugars 2.26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.77g 7%
Protein 34.46g 69%
Vitamin C 42.1mg 70%
Vitamin A 5.6mg 186%
Iron 11.4mg 63%
Calcium 71.1mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 48.8 Kcal (204 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.46g 12%
Cholesterol 91.12mg 159%
Sodium 143.67mg 31%
Potassium 103.65mg 12%
Total Carbs 1.69g 3%
Sugars 0.43g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.34g 7%
Protein 6.6g 69%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 70%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 186%
Iron 2.2mg 63%
Calcium 13.6mg 7%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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