Chicken Soup

This slow-cooker chicken soup is the ultimate comfort food, transforming a whole chicken into tender, fall-off-the-bone meat and a deeply flavorful broth with minimal effort. By letting the chicken simmer gently for hours, the natural juices infuse the water, creating a rich, golden stock that tastes far better than anything from a carton. The simplicity of the ingredients allows the true flavor of the poultry to shine through, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a touch of butter for richness. It is perfect for chilly evenings, recovery days, or when you need a hearty meal without the fuss. The leftover broth makes an incredible base for gravy or stuffing, ensuring nothing goes to waste.

Cooking Method: Slow Cooking

Cuisine: American

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 227.0

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This slow-cooker chicken soup is the ultimate comfort food, transforming a whole chicken into tender, fall-off-the-bone meat and a deeply flavorful broth with minimal effort. By letting the chicken simmer gently for hours, the natural juices infuse the water, creating a rich, golden stock that tastes far better than anything from a carton. The simplicity of the ingredients allows the true flavor of the poultry to shine through, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a touch of butter for richness. It is perfect for chilly evenings, recovery days, or when you need a hearty meal without the fuss. The leftover broth makes an incredible base for gravy or stuffing, ensuring nothing goes to waste.

Ingredients

1 Whole chicken
1/2 Stick margarine or Promise (low fat) butter

Directions

1
Rinse the whole chicken thoroughly under cold water and remove the giblets and any excess fat from the cavity.
2
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, both inside and out, to ensure the seasoning adheres properly.
3
Soften the margarine or butter slightly and rub it evenly over the entire surface of the chicken.
4
Generously sprinkle salt and pepper over the outside of the chicken, ensuring full coverage.
5
Season the inside of the chicken cavity with additional salt and pepper.
6
Place the seasoned chicken into the slow cooker pot.
7
Cover the slow cooker and set it to the Low setting.
8
Let the chicken cook for 8 to 10 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily pulls away from the bones.
9
Carefully remove the chicken from the pot using tongs or a spatula, allowing it to rest on a cutting board.
10
Strain the remaining liquid in the pot to create a clear broth, discarding any solids if desired.
11
Shred the chicken meat, discarding the skin and bones, and serve with the broth or use the broth for gravy and stuffing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 227.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.1g25%
Saturated Fat 4.8g24%
Cholesterol 55.6mg19%
Sodium 179.4mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 0.1g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 16.9g34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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