Description

This Easy Chicken Carcass Soup is a hearty and comforting homemade broth packed with nutritious vegetables, tender chicken leftovers, and wholesome chickpeas. Using a chicken carcass and leftover meat, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful and nourishing soup that's perfect for cozy family meals. With a slow simmering process that extracts deep flavors, this soup delivers a rich taste and warming experience.

Ingredients

Soup Base

1 chicken carcass and any bones and leftover meat
Leftover chicken jus, gravy, or juices
Boiling water (enough to just cover ingredients)

Vegetables & Legumes

2 tomatoes, chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped
2 cups frozen spinach, divided
1 (14-ounce) can chickpeas, drained
2 carrots, chopped
2 potatoes, chopped

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: Place the chicken carcass, leftover meat, chicken jus or gravy, carrots, chopped tomatoes, celery, half the spinach, and drained chickpeas into a large stockpot.
Add Water: Pour boiling water into the stockpot, ensuring it just covers all the ingredients for an ideal broth base.
Bring to Boil: Set the pot on high heat and bring it to a rolling boil on the stove.
Simmer Soup: Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add more water if the level drops too low to keep ingredients submerged.
Add Potatoes: One hour before the soup is done, add the chopped potatoes to the pot to cook through and soften.
Finish with Spinach: About 5 minutes before the end of cooking, add the remaining spinach to retain its vibrant color and nutrients.
Remove Bones: Using tongs, carefully take out the chicken carcass and any large bones before serving to ensure a smooth eating experience.
Serve: Ladle the soup into large bowls and serve with chunky bread to soak up the delicious broth.

Notes

Adding water gradually during simmering helps maintain the desired consistency of the soup.
You can substitute frozen spinach with fresh spinach if preferred, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
Leftover chicken jus or gravy adds extra depth of flavor but can be omitted for a lighter broth.
For a thicker soup, mash some chickpeas before adding or use less water.
This soup is great for using up leftover chicken parts and reduces food waste.