Chicken Soup For A Family's Soul

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Very tasty soup. Basil and chicken soup were meant for each other. For an easy change of pace, try the chicken pot pie variation at the bottom!!

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Steps

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Cook chicken in large pot until done.

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Cool chicken , remove skin and debone.

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Cut into bite-size pieces.

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De-fat and strain stock.

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Return stock to large pot.

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Add chicken , vegetables , salt , pepper and basil.

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Cook until vegetables are done.

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Mix cornstarch with 1 / 2 cup water.

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Add to soup to thicken slightly.

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For an easy chicken pot pie: pour finished soup into large casserole and top with rolled biscuits dipped in butter.

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Bake at 425f for about 15 minutes until biscuits are done.

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Ingredients

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whole chickens, onion, carrots, celery, green bell pepper, boiling potatoes, salt, pepper, sweet basil, cornstarch, water, crushed red pepper flakes, fresh basil leaf