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“Perfect Canning Chicken Soup in Just 5 Easy Steps”

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A simple and nutritious homemade chicken soup that’s perfect for canning and storing for later use.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs), cut into pieces
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Place chicken, water, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf in a large pot.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours.
  3. Remove chicken from the pot and shred the meat, discarding bones and skin.
  4. Strain the broth and return it to the pot.
  5. Add shredded chicken back to the broth and bring to a boil.
  6. Ladle hot soup into sterilized canning jars, leaving 1-inch headspace.
  7. Process in a pressure canner at 10 lbs pressure for 75 minutes (pints) or 90 minutes (quarts).

Notes

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for best results.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste before canning.
  • Always follow proper canning safety guidelines.

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