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Enjoy this delicious Chicken Noodle Soup recipe, hearty and scrumptious. If you'd like, feel free to use our homemade chicken broth recipe from last week.
Last week I showed you how I made chicken broth in the slow cooker. If you haven't seen it yet, hop on over to check it out.
One of my favorite meals to make with the homemade broth, is chicken noodle soup. While you can use it in many other recipes, the superiority of homemade chicken broth shines fully in this chicken noodle soup.
My views on chicken noodle soup have drastically changed over the years of being married to Konrad. I grew up seeing it as a cold and flu remedy. So I always associated lying sick in bed while eating noodle soup.
Chicken Noodle Soup As a Delicacy
In the Mennonite tradition that my husband grew up in, chicken noodle soup is a fancy meal that is served for special occasions. Granted, when youalso make the noodlesyourself, it suddenly becomes an elaborate time-and-labor-intensive undertaking.
Having eaten my mother-in-law's chicken noodle soup many times now, and knowing how hard she works to make it, it gives me a whole new appreciation for this meal.
Use A Variety of Noodle Types and Add Shredded Chicken
My own chicken noodle soup recipe isn't quite as involved. I haven't gotten around to making homemade noodles yet, so egg noodles are my go-to. Thin, medium or wide egg noodles all work for this. This time, I used medium.
The recipe is for a small batch (about 4 servings) of noodle soup. I use about half of the broth yielding from the slow cooker method. The rest can be frozen for other uses.
As protein, I use some of the shredded meat from the soup chicken used for broth making. Alternatively, shredded chicken breasts can be used too.
Finish the Soup with Citrus Zest!
Once you have your delicious broth, finishing the soup is super easy. Simmer the diced veggies, add the noodles, then add the meat. Finally, just taste broth and correct the spices if needed.
One last thing I learned from Mennonite soup tradition: adding lemon or lime juice. It seemed weird when I saw it the first time, but now I love a generous citrus squeeze in my steaming hot bowl of chicken noodle soup. And even Olivia loves limes 😉
Chicken Noodle Soup
5 from 2 votes
This nutritious Chicken Noodle Soup is make with homemade broth, egg noodles, veggies and shredded chicken. Comforting not only on sick days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mennonite
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 large carrot diced
- 1 celery stalk diced
- ~2 cups egg noodles
- 2 cups shredded chicken from 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- salt, pepper, dried thyme and oregano to taste
Instructions
I use the shredded meat of a soup chicken, that I use to make broth. If you don't have any pre-cooked shredded chicken, add 2 chicken breasts to simmering broth and cook for about 20 minutes until done. Once cool enough to handle, shred or cut into cubes and set aside.
Add diced carrot and celery to simmering broth and cook for 5 minutes.
Add egg noodles and cook until done according to package directions (6-10 minutes).
Now add shredded chicken to the soup and simmer for 5 minutes until heated through.
Taste the broth and, if needed, correct the flavor with salt, pepper dried thyme and oregano.
Keyword Chicken Noodle Soup
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Check out these other soup recipes and continue on the warm, hearty path!
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- Chocolate Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
- Chicken Pumpkin Soup
Random Questions
What gives chicken soup the most flavor?
The combination of fresh herbs, aromatic vegetables like onions and garlic, and a long simmering time allows the flavors to develop fully, creating a rich and satisfying taste profile.
How to thicken chicken noodle soup recipe?
To thicken chicken noodle soup, you can add ingredients like cornstarch or flour as a slurry or use starchy vegetables like potatoes or rice during the cooking process.
What is chicken soup rich in?
Chicken soup is rich in nutrients such as protein, vitamins, and minerals from the chicken and vegetables, aiding in boosting the immune system and providing essential nourishment.
Why is homemade chicken noodle soup good for you?
Homemade chicken noodle soup is packed with wholesome ingredients, providing hydration, essential nutrients, and a comforting warmth that can help alleviate symptoms of colds and provide overall nourishment.
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Konrad Braun
I could totally use a bowl of this today. Got a sore throat starting to scratch 🙁Reply
