Chicken Soup with Corn Grits
Unusual, wholesome, and light. Bright and beautiful. Chicken Soup with Corn Grits helps diversify the everyday menu. Appetizing and filling, it will surely appeal to many. Corn grits have a number of beneficial qualities, so this soup will be especially appreciated by those who care about their health.
Updated : 23 June, 2026
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
3 liter
Water
300 grams
Potato
100 grams
Corn grits
40 grams
Green peas
1
Chicken leg quarters
1
Onion
1
Carrot
1
Celery stalk
1
Laurel leaf
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
How do you cook soup with corn grits and chicken? Prepare the necessary ingredients. In addition to the chicken leg quarter, I also added a wing and a neck for extra richness.
Step 2
Rinse the corn grits thoroughly until the water runs clear. It is necessary to wash out the starch, otherwise the soup may have a slight bitterness. And to keep the broth clear, I recommend boiling the grits separately for about 3-4 minutes.
Step 3
Peel the potatoes and cut them into medium cubes.
Step 4
Peel the carrot and grate it on a coarse grater.
Step 5
Wash the chicken leg quarter and place it in a pot. Add a whole peeled onion and a stalk of celery to the pot as well.
Step 6
Pour water into the pot and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Cook the broth for about 35 minutes, skimming off the foam. At the end of cooking, remove the onion and celery and discard them, as they will no longer be needed.
Step 7
Remove the chicken leg quarter from the broth and separate the meat from the bones.
Step 8
Strain the broth through a fine sieve, cheesecloth, or a clean cotton cloth and return it to the heat.
Step 9
Add the grated carrot and the corn grits to the broth. Bring the soup to a boil and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring from time to time.
Step 10
Add the potatoes and frozen peas to the soup. Cook for about 20 more minutes, until the potatoes are done.
Step 11
Return the chicken meat to the pot. Also add the bay leaf. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste and stir. Cook the soup for about 5 more minutes after it comes to a boil.
Step 12
Remove the finished soup from the heat, cover it with a lid, and let it stand for 10 minutes. Then the soup can be ladled into bowls. Enjoy your meal!
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