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This is my go to favorite chicken soup recipe. I add a stalk or two of celery.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-01-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"gloriawalt"},"reviewBody":"
Love this soup!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-12-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LeslieOleson"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely fabulous soup! I made it as directed but add a bit more cream cheese to use up what I had at home...about 6 ounces. My husband says this soup rivals another one of his favorites.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MalisaBrunotte"},"reviewBody":"Best soup ever! I\u2019ve been using this recipe for over 4 years, my children love it!! We skip the potatoes though.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DennyMentessi"},"reviewBody":"I made this soup yesterday and it was a hit. Definitely a keeper. I added a bay leaf and 4 minced garlic cloves to add flavor and less salt.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-03-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DanNeumeier"},"reviewBody":"We make this soup on a regular basis. It's great the way it is, but I use a bit of Italian seasoning when I cook the chicken, and I use olive oil for the chicken, onion and garlic. This is also a great base that can easily be modified for other soups. I skip the potatoes and use gnocchi instead. I found this recipe when looking for a knock off Olive Garden gnocchi soup.....and now we all prefer this one.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"AmericanCurlgirl"},"reviewBody":"Had this at my friend's house and came looking for the recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-01-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DevonPavan"},"reviewBody":"Wonderful recipe. Hearty and healthy. I added frozen spinach and a tblsp of dried dill for extra flavour.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-03-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KarenSerrianne"},"reviewBody":"I made this soup almost exactly as directed except I added about 1 cup of frozen peas and used low-fat cream cheese. I also used store-bought rotisserie chicken I had in the freezer. It was delicious! With the potatoes, carrots & peas mixed it, it was very colorful, and it was thick enough to be hearty, but not too thick to enjoy. This seems to be a soup that you can add just about any vegetable you have on hand, and clean out your freezer as well. This will definitely be added to my list of soups to make.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BKfr0mTX"},"reviewBody":"This recipe was a HOMERUN!! My very picky husband could not stop raving about it. It tastes almost like chicken pot pie in a soup. I did make a couple of changes - I added 2 extra cups broth, 1 extra cup of milk, a couple tablespoons sour cream to the milk\/flour mixture, and I stirred it longer to create a thicker soup. At the end we added about a cup of canned peas. This will be a new family favorite!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-10-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CLAUDINA10"},"reviewBody":"easy to make.and its very good. first time I made it with cream cheese 2ed time with out.I like it better with out the cream cheese.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-10-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"homemadewithlove"},"reviewBody":"Easy, creamy, and delicious! Perfect for a luncheon with grilled paninis. I substituted and used cubed ham - wonderful!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Amy the Midwife"},"reviewBody":"Excellent! I will definitely make this again. The only thing different I did was to add a little garlic.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Amy the Midwife"},"reviewBody":"Excellent! I will definitely make this again. The only thing different I did was to add a little garlic.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kgus1921"},"reviewBody":"I substituted ham for the chicken and I added about a cup of tiny frozen peas and about 1\/4 cup sour cream and let it simmer for about 20 minutes before serving. I had also added a couple stalks of minced celery a couple teaspoons of minced garlic while I was cooking down the onions.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"gunslinger"},"reviewBody":"Very tasty! I used leftover turkey instead of the chicken. It would also be good with ham.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Bunny328"},"reviewBody":"I made this almost exactly as directed and this has become a new favorite. Nice and thick, it's a very hearty soup! I used a rotisserie chicken I had on hand, which seemed to add a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-09-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"meaganteal"},"reviewBody":"great soup!! The only thing I changed was I used a bag of frozen soup mix veggies to save time since we had baseball practice that night. My oldest son gobbled it up!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-02-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"step210"},"reviewBody":"This was just wonderful. I will be making this again for sure but , from now on, I think I will omit the chicken, it's great on it's own.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-10-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"frajo110"},"reviewBody":"Made this recipe for the second time. Made no changes. It is a great meal for me. I recommend you should try it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-01-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"randcbruns"},"reviewBody":"My family absolutely loves this soup. We like to use flavored cream cheese, spicy ones are great.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lisa53202"},"reviewBody":"We enjoyed this soup, along with my in-laws. 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