Description
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!
Ingredients
- Whole Chickens
- Onion
- Carrots
- Celery
- Green Bell Pepper
- Boiling Potatoes
- Salt
- Pepper
- Sweet Basil
- Cornstarch
- Water
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- Fresh Basil Leaf
Instructions
- Cook chicken in large pot until done
- Cool chicken, remove skin and debone
- Cut into bite-size pieces
- De-fat and strain stock
- Return stock to large pot
- Add chicken, vegetables, salt, pepper and basil
- Cook until vegetables are done
- Mix cornstarch with 1 / 2 cup water
- Add to soup to thicken slightly
- For an easy chicken pot pie: pour finished soup into large casserole and top with rolled biscuits dipped in butter
- Bake at 425f for about 15 minutes until biscuits are done