Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

introduction

This chicken noodle soup is simple and warm. It uses homemade chicken stock and cooked chicken for deep flavor. If you want a different flavor, try the classic ginger garlic chicken noodle soup for a twist.

why make this recipe

This recipe is easy, comforting, and uses simple ingredients. It warms you on cold days and helps when you feel low. The soup is healthy and fills you up.

how to make Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Ingredients :

• 8-9 cups homemade chicken stock
• 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil
• 1 yellow onion
• 2 long celery ribs
• 2 medium carrots
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2-3 cups cooked chicken meat (saved from cooking stock)
• salt
• fresh cracked black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh minced parsley
• 1 tbsp fresh minced dill weed
• 1/2-1 lemon – juice only
• 8 oz wide egg noodles

Directions :

1. Chicken Stock: Put chicken parts in a large pot and add water to cover.
2. Add onion, celery, carrots, and garlic to the pot.
3. Add a pinch of salt and a few cracks of black pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
5. Remove the chicken from the pot.
6. Strain the stock into a bowl and discard solids.
7. Shred or chop 2-3 cups of the cooked chicken meat and set aside.
8. Chicken Noodle Soup: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
9. Add diced onion, celery, and carrots and cook until soft.
10. Add minced garlic and cook for one minute.
11. Pour in 8-9 cups homemade chicken stock and bring to a boil.
12. Add wide egg noodles and cook until tender.
13. Add the cooked chicken meat to the pot.
14. Stir in parsley, dill, and lemon juice.
15. Season with salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste.
16. Serve the soup hot.

how to serve Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Serve hot in bowls. Garnish with extra parsley or a lemon wedge. Offer crusty bread or crackers on the side.

how to store Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Cool the soup to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove.

tips to make Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Keep the noodles separate if you want leftovers without soggy noodles. Use fresh herbs at the end for bright flavor. Taste and adjust lemon and salt last.

variation (if any)

You can use thin noodles instead of wide egg noodles. Add a splash of white wine with the stock for extra depth. Make it spicy with a pinch of red pepper flakes.

FAQs

Q: Can I use store-bought stock?
A: Yes, you can use store-bought stock if you do not have homemade.

Q: How do I keep noodles from getting mushy?
A: Cook noodles just until al dente or cook them separately and add when serving.

Q: Can I make this in a slow cooker?
A: Yes, make the stock and soup in a slow cooker and add noodles near the end.

Conclusion

For another classic homemade option, see this Truly Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup recipe.