Homemade Chicken Soup

Step 1

Start by preparing your jars and getting water in the canner heating. You want the canner hot, but not boiling, when the jars are ready to be processed. If you are new to using a pressure canner, see this article for full pressure canning instructions. This includes more detailed information and step-by-step instructions on how a pressure canner works.

Step 2

Place chicken broth and chicken in stock pot. Bring to a boil.

Step 3

Chop vegetables.

Step 4

Add vegetables to stock pot. Bring to a boil.

Step 5

Add seasonings.

Step 6

Fill jar half of the way with solid ingredients.

Step 7

Top off jar with broth, leaving 1” headspace.

Step 8

Remove bubbles, wipe the rim clean, and place on seal and ring. Place jar in the warm canner. Proceed to fill all jars. Process in a pressure canner according to the directions below.