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  • 70minutes
  • 405calories

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Nutrition Info . . .

NutrientsProteins, Carbohydrates, Cellulose
VitaminsA, B2, B3, C, E, P
MineralsNatrium, Silicon, Potassium, Magnesium, Sulfur, Phosphorus

Ingredients Jump to Instructions ↓

  1. 3 lbs whole chickens

  2. 1 onion , chopped

  3. 2 carrots , thinly sliced

  4. 2 stalks celery , thinly sliced

  5. 1/2 green bell pepper

  6. 3 boiling potatoes , sliced thin

  7. 1 teaspoon salt

  8. 1/4 teaspoon pepper

  9. 1 teaspoon sweet basil

  10. 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  11. 1/2 cup water

  12. 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  13. fresh basil leaf , finely shredded (for garnish)

Instructions Jump to Ingredients ↑

  1. Cook chicken in large pot until done.

  2. Cool chicken, remove skin and debone.

  3. Cut into bite-size pieces.

  4. De-fat and strain stock.

  5. Return stock to large pot.

  6. Add chicken, vegetables, salt, pepper and basil.

  7. Cook until vegetables are done (15- 20 minutes).

  8. Mix cornstarch with 1/2 cup water.

  9. Add to soup to thicken slightly.

  10. For an easy Chicken Pot Pie: Pour finished soup into large casserole and top with rolled biscuits dipped in butter. (I use Bisquick mix to make it very quick and easy).

  11. Bake at 425°F for about 15 minutes until biscuits are done.

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