Chicken Soup Supreme
A hearty chicken soup with vegetables, noodles, salsa, and cheesy richness, perfect for comforting family meals or when craving bold flavors and home-cooked goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 fryer chicken ⓘ
- 14 cups water ⓘ
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes ⓘ
- 1 pound carrots, sliced ⓘ
- 1 stalk celery, sliced ⓘ
- 2 onions, sliced ⓘ
- 1 1/2 cups thin noodles
- 16 oz jar salsa ⓘ
- 1 pound Velveeta cheese ⓘ
- 1 stewed hen (for broth)
- 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped ⓘ
- 1 can asparagus tips
- 1 can sliced mushrooms (optional), drained ⓘ
Instructions
- Remove the stewed hen from broth, cool, and shred the white meat; reserve the dark meat for another use.
- Strain the broth and set aside.
- Just before serving, add eggs, asparagus tips, sliced mushrooms, and pimentos to the heated broth.
- Add the shredded white chicken meat to the broth, which has been slightly thickened with cornstarch.
- Cook until the mixture clears, being careful not to boil too much after adding the cornstarch.
- Serve the soup hot, enjoying the flavorful broth with added vegetables and chicken.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
529
kcal
26% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-protein
High-fiber
Low-fat
Contains
Milk
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).