My Grandma grew up on a farm and this was her recipe – no shortcuts but still pretty easy. For best results you must use a whole chicken and flour. You can also use some chicken stock for added flavor. The trick is the lemon which makes the chicken tender and adds flavor to the soup. Leftovers won’t last very long with this.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 pinch salt
- water to cover
- 1 lemon, halved
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced, or more to taste
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1
Place chicken and 1 pinch salt in a large pot; cover with water. Bring to a boil, skimming any scum off the surface with a slotted spoon. Add lemon, celery, onion, and carrots. Simmer broth over medium heat until chicken starts to fall off the bone, about 1 hour.
Step 2
Discard lemon. Remove chicken from the pot; let cool.
Step 3
Place flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. Ladle in 2 to 3 scoops of hot broth. Mix in flour with a spoon until dough comes together into a ball.
Step 4
Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead carefully until smooth. Roll out into a large rectangle; cut into small rectangular dumplings.
Step 5
Drop dumplings one at a time into the simmering broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 30 minutes.
Step 6
Bone chicken and chop into pieces. Add to the pot; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Tips
Substitute a handful of baby carrots for the carrots if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 384 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat15g | 19% |
Saturated Fat4g | 21% |
Cholesterol62mg | 21% |
Sodium128mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate35g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 9% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein26g | |
Vitamin C16mg | 78% |
Calcium43mg | 3% |
Iron3mg | 18% |
Potassium267mg | 6% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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