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Chicken Soup

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This robust Southern-style soup is a true comfort food classic, combining the rich flavors of bacon fat, tender chicken, and savory beef stew meat. The broth is deeply aromatic, infused with thyme, red pepper flakes, and the subtle sweetness of onions and tomatoes. Packed with hearty vegetables like potatoes, corn, lima beans, okra, and green beans, this dish offers a satisfying texture and wholesome nutrition. It’s perfect for cold winter evenings or as a make-ahead meal that tastes even better the next day. Simple to prepare with pantry staples and frozen vegetables, this recipe delivers a home-style warmth that feels like a hug in a bowl.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 773.5
Description
This robust Southern-style soup is a true comfort food classic, combining the rich flavors of bacon fat, tender chicken, and savory beef stew meat. The broth is deeply aromatic, infused with thyme, red pepper flakes, and the subtle sweetness of onions and tomatoes. Packed with hearty vegetables like potatoes, corn, lima beans, okra, and green beans, this dish offers a satisfying texture and wholesome nutrition. It’s perfect for cold winter evenings or as a make-ahead meal that tastes even better the next day.
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon Bacon fat
  • 1 large Onion -- sliced
  • 1 chicken Cut in half
  • 1 pound Beef stew meat -- in bite-size
  • 1 tablespoon Flour
  • 1 pound Baked ham -- (leftover)
  • 8 cups Cold water
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  • 1 large Canned tomatoes
  • 2 medium Potatoes -- diced
  • 1 cup Frozen corn kernels
  • 1 cup Frozen lima beans
  • 1 cup Frozen okra -- sliced
  • 1 cup Frozen green beans
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley -- chopped
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large heavy kettle or Dutch oven, heat the bacon fat over medium heat.
  2. 2
  3. 3
    Dust the bite-size beef pieces with flour, then add to the kettle along with the chicken halves.
  4. 4
    Brown the meat on all sides, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5
    Add the leftover ham, cold water, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and dried thyme.
  6. 6
    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  7. 7
    Cover and simmer for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
  8. 8
    Remove the meats from the stock and set aside.
  9. 9
    Strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot or back into the kettle.
  10. 10
    Skim any excess fat from the surface of the stock.
  11. 11
    Remove the chicken meat from the bones, discard the skin and bones, and cut the chicken into bite-size pieces.
  12. 12
    Cut the beef and ham into bite-size pieces if they haven't already fallen apart.
  13. 13
    Return all the meats to the stock along with the canned tomatoes, diced potatoes, and frozen corn.
  14. 14
    Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
  15. 15
    Add the frozen okra and frozen lima beans.
  16. 16
    Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes longer, or until vegetables are tender.
  17. 17
    Stir in the frozen green beans and cook for 5 more minutes.
  18. 18
    Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 773.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.5g44%
Saturated Fat 9.9g50%
Cholesterol 167.0mg56%
Sodium 16304.9mg680%
Total Carbohydrate 57.7g20%
Dietary Fiber 14.7g59%
Sugars 11.9g
Protein 76.8g154%

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

Keywords: southern, chicken, beef, ham, okra, lima beans, potatoes, corn, comfort food, hearty, simmered, bacon fat, vegetables, thyme, stew, broth, winter, make-ahead, protein, homestyle
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