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Chicken Feet Soup (Winter Special Recipe) – Nourishing Comfort for Cold Days

Chicken Feet Soup (Winter Special Recipe)

This nourishing Chicken Feet Soup is packed with collagen, flavor, and winter comfort. Inspired by traditional remedies and family recipes, it's the perfect bowl of warmth and healing on chilly days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Prep Chicken Feet 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Traditional
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken feet cleaned and nails removed
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tbsp parsley fresh, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 potato cubed
  • 1/2 cup sweet corn

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

  1. Clean the chicken feet thoroughly. Remove any outer skin and trim the nails.
  2. Optional: Blanch the chicken feet in boiling water for 2–3 minutes, then rinse to remove impurities.
  3. In a large pot, heat a bit of oil. Sauté onion, garlic, and celery until fragrant.
  4. Add the chicken feet, carrots, bay leaves, thyme, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  5. Simmer on low heat for 2–3 hours, partially covered, until the broth is rich and the chicken feet are tender.
  6. Add salt, pepper, lemon juice or vinegar to balance the flavors. Optionally, stir in cubed potato or sweet corn.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread, rice, or noodles.

Notes

This soup freezes beautifully and tastes even better the next day. Add shredded chicken for more protein. For an Asian twist, serve it over noodles.