Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
Nothing beats a steaming bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup when you need warmth and comfort!
Equipment
- Large stockpot
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 1 whole chicken 4-5 lbs or 3 lbs chicken parts
- 4 large carrots peeled & chopped
- 3 celery stalks thinly sliced
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 8 oz wide egg noodles or rice/zucchini noodles for gluten-free
- 6-8 cups water or chicken broth
Seasoning Essentials
- 2-3 sprigs thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- Kosher salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional Dash of white wine
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken
- If using a whole chicken, remove giblets and rinse.
- Place in a large stockpot with cold water.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, skimming off any foam.
- Cook for 45-60 minutes until the chicken is tender.
2️⃣ Build the Flavor Base
- Remove chicken and strain broth through a fine-mesh sieve.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery for extra depth.
- Pour strained broth back into the pot.
3️⃣ Assemble the Soup
- Shred cooked chicken (discarding bones & skin) and return to the pot.
- Add noodles and cook until just tender.
- Season with salt & pepper, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve!
Notes
🔥 Spicy Southwest Twist
- Add diced green chiles & a splash of lime juice.
- Garnish with cilantro for a zesty kick!
- Swap egg noodles for orzo & add lemon zest.
- Garnish with fresh dill.
- Stir in ½ cup heavy cream & sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Replace noodles with quinoa or add white beans!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 8g
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