Name: Momma’s Old Fashion Chicken Soup (Whole Chicken)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (around 4 pounds); 2 carrots, chopped; 2 celery, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp bragg’s all purpose seasoning (optional, or an equivalent); 1 tsp thyme; 1 tbsp+ salt; generous grinds of pepper; 10-12 cups of filtered water (cover chicken); 1.5 cup rice OR 2 cups mixed grains/beans mix like barley, lentils & peas

Ingredients

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1 whole chicken (around 4 pounds)
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4–5 cloves of garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp bragg’s all purpose seasoning (optional, or an equivalent)
1 tsp thyme
1 tbsp+ salt
generous grinds of pepper
10–12 cups of filtered water (cover chicken)
1.5 cup rice OR 2 cups mixed grains/beans mix like barley, lentils & peas

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Instructions

In a large pot add whole chicken, veggies, vinegar, herbs, salt and pepper
Cover chicken and veggies with 12 cups of water
Bring to a boil then to a simmer for 1.5 hours with a lid
Once cooked add grains for the final 30 minutes of cooking
After 2 hours chicken will be tender, carefully remove chicken and let cool enough to remove the bones, chop the chicken into bite size pieces and place meat back in the pot *
If needed, add more salt and pepper to taste
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

*silicone gloves and a metal tong will be your friend

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 2 hours