Aug 18 2009
Chicken Soup for the Doggie Soul Pupsicles
This recipe is a variation on the original pupsicles made by Belle & Jack’s pet human. This is a healthier alternative to the Frosty Paws dog ice cream sold at many stores.
During this hot humid weather i have been giving my dog patients a pupsicle made from chicken soup which is frozen inside plastic containers with lids.The dogs seem to love just licking on these as if they were eating a popsicle. It keeps them occupied during their sessions too. Some dogs will try to take the frozen block out of the container once it has melted a bit. You can put it in their food bowl.
Make sure your dog is supervised while eating these. Some dogs, especially food obsessed labs will like to try to put the entire container in their mouth! You may want to break up the frozen block into smaller pieces for those dogs.
You can add other ingredients to this. I cook like my Italian grandmothers, which means i do not like to measure things. Since i tend to burn things left unattended, using a medium sized crock pot is the easiest method for me. If you use a larger crock pot add a bit more of each of these ingredients.
Add about 2 of the 32 oz.containers of organic chicken broth to the crock pot.
Add about 5-8 peeled then shredded carrots.
Add 2-4 stalks of finely chopped celery
About 2 tablespoons of dry parsley if you have it. (Very good for stinky dog breath)
Add 3-4 pieces of free range frozen or fresh boneless chicken. You can add more chicken if you like.
Mix it up as best as you can. Put the lid on and cook on low for about 7 hours or on high for about 4. Mix the soup during the day and try to break up the chicken.
Let it cool for about 45 minutes. Then spoon the mixture into tupperware type plastic containers. Put the lids on securely. Turn upside down and place in freezer. This way the chicken will freeze at the top of the container. Let freeze over night. Allow the container to thaw for about 10 minutes to make it easier for the dog to lick.
Do not give this frozen pupsicle to your dog during cold weather!
