Chicken soup 101

How long can this stay in the fridge?

I was taught to normally serve a roast chicken whole first, as a separate meal, then use whatever is left in a similar style to this. It takes a lot less time to cook on the hob because the proteins are already quite broken down, so it also saves on energy costs per meal (plus who doesn't love a good roast!).

So good!

You missed the ginger. But it's a nice way to make it.

I would never take cooking advice from someone who doesn't even WASH his chicken. 😮

cooking, reddit edition.

Hell Yeah! 👍

Last time I made chicken soup I used chicken wings. There were not any complaints. I've also done it with chicken leg quarters.

How big is your Dutch oven?? I have a 4-quart one but there’s no way that size chicken is fitting in that lolol

Tumeric was a bad idea 😥

I was literally watching this and thinking, if he roasted the chicken some before booking it, that broth would have a deeper color to it. I'd at tumeric to it for flavor and color. And wouldn't you know. That's what you did and then to not let the bones go to waste, you roasted and used them in their own stock too!

Well done sir! A well earned thumbs up!

@c Sus that anything actually makes it out. Figure most responses had been already written.
Those past relationships are too old and it all seems silly.

I usually take the wilted veggies from the broth and blend them up with some cream and splash of the soup broth for some good side soup to freeze.

Holy smokes those couches are expensive, wtf. But soup looks great!

here's an even more simple chinese-style chicken soup recipe:
lots of ginger, some spring onion, a bit chinese cooking wine (yellow rice wine) and some salt, some mushrooms (ideally oyster mushrooms) and the chicken
just dump everything except mushrooms in the pot and simmer until the chicken is soft as is in the video, like ~30 mins on medium heat. Then put mushrooms in and cook for another ~5 mins and that's it. Clear chicken soup. The only knifework is cutting ginger and dismantling chicken, in extreme situations you don't even need a knife. That's the most foolproof yet super umami and warming chicken soup ever, best for winter nights or someone caught a cold.

Here's the Recipe. Thanks ChatGPT.  


*Homemade Chicken Soup*

Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds or 2 kilograms)
- Chicken giblets (gizzard, neck, liver, heart)
- Vegetables (e.g., onion, celery, carrots, parsnips, zucchini, etc.)
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- Fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, celery leaves)
- Spices (turmeric, salt, pepper)
- Optional: lemon juice or vinegar
- Optional: dry noodles

Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Chicken**: Place the whole chicken in a large pot. Include the giblets. Remove any packaging and ensure all juices are in the pot.

2. **Add Vegetables**: If you have old vegetables like a shriveled onion, add them to the pot. Cut off any dirty parts but keep them whole for easy removal.

3. **Add Water**: Fill the pot with water, ideally filtered for better taste. Use cool water to start, for health and clarity of the stock.

4. **Cook the Chicken**: Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and let it cook for 1-2 hours.

5. **Prep Veggies**: Chop additional vegetables like zucchini, celery, onions, garlic, carrots, and parsnips. Remember to make the chunks slightly larger than desired as they will shrink when cooked.

6. **Remove Chicken**: Once the chicken is cooked and tender, carefully remove it from the pot. Let it cool.

7. **Strain Stock (Optional)**: If desired, strain the stock to remove impurities and particulates. You can also use an egg to trap small bits and then strain.

8. **Add Veggies to Pot**: Add the chopped vegetables to the pot. Season with salt and pepper, and add turmeric for color and flavor.

9. **Shred Chicken**: While the vegetables cook, shred the chicken meat, discarding the bones and skin. Chop the meat to avoid long threads.

10. **Finish Cooking**: Once the vegetables are tender, add the shredded chicken back into the pot. Adjust seasoning as needed.

11. **Serve**: Garnish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon juice or vinegar to taste.

12. **Optional Second Stock**: For an additional frugal tip, brown the chicken bones and skin in the oven, then simmer them in water for a couple of hours to make a second, flavorful stock. Use this for a grain and vegetable stew.

This soup can be stored in the fridge and enjoyed throughout the week, offering a nutritious and delicious meal option.

Great soup. Hideous couch.

"I would not waste good stuff on the stock."

Confused German noises, drops in 3 kilos of Suppengruen.

You gotta wash the meat with water and vinegar!!!

Fuck yeah dude love soups

Prefer my soup thicker tbh

When you feel rough with a cold forget the Beechams powder EAT CHICKEN SOUP

This is a get it done chicken soup but it's surely over boiled.

Caldo de pollo 101. Bien hecho

Celery core or root would be good in the stock. And even more celery in the soup!

I learned so much about cooking from this video

thank you sir for the tutorial of this delicious chicken soup my family loves it

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This video has saved me so much money

This will be GREAT for Stu! (Stu is an excess rooster...)

DUUUDE!!!! YOU NEED TO WASH MEAT 1ST!!!!

Turkey seasoning I add

I'll be using my Instant Pot Ultra.

Toomeric?

Bruh. He just left half the meat on the carcass. 💀

I saw that crazy tv chef guy flip out on some little girl because she started with cold water. I thought it was gross that he wanted her to cook food in water that had been through a hot water tank. Thank you for making me not feel crazy... 😅

Thank you!!

The neck is super yummy.

Parsnips are more of a cross between carrots and turnips

At least throw in some tyme.

Why didn't you remove the froth on top of soup? It will make it taste awful

Never thought culinary videos can be inspiring and life reassuring but we have one here. Maybe one of the best your recipes full of life experience and some kind of dad energy. Thanks, man!

phew ..... and you don't even wash the chicken in the beginning????

This dude is so unlikeable hahah wowo

Just made this. Amazed at how well the egg trick worked and added fresh ginger. Unbelievable flavour.

I personally never use hot water for anything besides cleaning! Crap build up in your water heater… oh yeah you’re supposed to clean out your water heater once a year. When was the last time you did that?