{"title":"Soup Staples","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"chicken-stewing-hens","title":"Chicken, Stewing Hens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStewing Hen (Pasture-Raised Whole Chicken)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAverage 1.80 - 2.86 lbs per whole bird \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBest for soup, broth, and slow cooking — not intended for roasting.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eOur pasture-raised stewing hens are mature laying hens prized for their rich, deeply developed chicken flavor. While they are leaner and firmer than younger roasting chickens, their bones, skin, and connective tissue produce exceptional broth and deeply flavorful soups when cooked slowly. These birds are ideal for traditional slow cooking—perfect for homemade stock, soups, stews, and braised dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eBecause stewing hens are older birds, they benefit from long, gentle cooking that transforms their meat into tender, flavorful bites while creating broth with incredible body and depth. For many traditional cooks, this is the gold standard for homemade chicken soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eRaised on pasture without antibiotics, hormones, or steroids and supplemented with certified non-GMO grains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eCooking Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eSimmer slowly for several hours to tenderize the meat and develop a rich broth. Stewing hens are ideal for soups, stocks, and slow braises where long cooking brings out their exceptional flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e---\u003cbr\u003e*All products are frozen prior to sale and provided frozen for pickup, home delivery, and shipping.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pat's Pastured","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45223576338588,"sku":"04Chx_PP_Chicken_StewingHen","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/3221\/9804\/files\/Thanksgiving2025-TurkeyProductPhotos_2.png?v=1756823862"}],"url":"https:\/\/patspastured.com\/collections\/soup-staples.oembed","provider":"Pat's Pastured","version":"1.0","type":"link"}