Leftover Roast Chicken Soup

Description

A great way to get more meals from one chicken! A delicious but light broth with great country flavors. Serve in large bowls with fresh crusty rye bread. Any leftovers of this soup can be strained and used as chicken stock.

Ingredients

  • 1 leftover roast chicken frame – bones, giblets, etc
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 2 large carrots, chopped
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 cup chopped fresh green beans
  • 4 large potatoes, diced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place chicken frame
  2. including bones and giblets
  3. in a large stockpot. Add enough water to cover chicken frame. Place over medium heat and gently simmer
  4. covered
  5. for 90 minutes.
  6. Discard all bones and chicken frame
  7. but leave any chicken pieces in soup. Add potatoes
  8. carrots
  9. onions
  10. green beans
  11. peppercorns
  12. and bay leaves. Add enough water to cover vegetables. Cover and simmer gently until vegetables are soft. Season with salt and pepper.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 2 hrs

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 9

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