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Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe: Easy Homemade Comfort Food
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Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe: Easy Homemade Comfort Food
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Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe: Easy Homemade Comfort Food

Discover how to make a delicious and hearty chicken noodle soup that your whole family will love. This recipe starts with a rich, flavorful broth made by boiling chicken with aromatic spices and vegetables. Freshly sautéed vegetables, garlic, and a touch of flour create a thick, comforting base, making this a perfect meal for any day.
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#Noodle Soup
#Comfort Food
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#Easy Recipe
#Winter Food
#Family Meal
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Flavorful Broth Base
Flavorful Broth Base

Recipe Information

20m
Prep Time
1h
Cook Time
1h 20m
Total Time
6
Servings
Easy
American Comfort Food
English
Nutrition (per serving)
250
Calories
20g
Protein
25g
Carbs
8g
Fat
Sautéing Aromatic Vegetables
Sautéing Aromatic Vegetables

Ingredients

  • Whole Chicken
    (Approx. 3-4 lbs (1.5-2 kg))

    1 piece
  • Bay Leaves

    2 leaves
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  • Black Peppercorns

    1 teaspoon
  • Cinnamon Stick

    1 piece
  • Carrots
    (1 for broth, 2 for soup)

    3 medium
  • Onions
    (1 for broth, 1 for soup)

    2 large
  • Celery Stalks
    (1 for broth, 2 for soup)

    3 stalks
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  • Water
    (Or enough to cover chicken)

    8 cups
  • Unsalted Butter

    2 tablespoons
  • Garlic
    (Minced)

    3 cloves
  • All-Purpose Flour

    2 tablespoons
  • Egg Noodles
    (Uncooked)

    2 cups
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  • Salt

    To taste
  • Black Pepper

    To taste
  • Fresh Parsley
    (Chopped, optional for garnish)

    1 cup
Servings: 6
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Simmering Chicken Noodle Soup
Simmering Chicken Noodle Soup

Instructions

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  • 1

    Place the whole chicken in a large pot. Add bay leaves, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, 1 chopped carrot, 1 quartered onion, and 1 celery stalk. Cover with 8-10 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
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    Place the whole chicken in a large pot. Add bay leaves, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, 1 chopped carrot, 1 quartered onion, and 1 celery stalk. Cover with 8-10 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
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    Skim any foam that rises to the surface during boiling for a clearer broth.
  • 2

    Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, discarding the solids. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred the meat from the bones and set aside. You should have about 6-8 cups of clear broth.
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    Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, discarding the solids. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred the meat from the bones and set aside. You should have about 6-8 cups of clear broth.
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    Using two forks to pull the chicken apart makes shredding easier and faster.
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  • 3

    Chop the remaining 2 carrots, 1 onion, and 2 celery stalks into small, even pieces. In the same (now cleaned) pot, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
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    Chop the remaining 2 carrots, 1 onion, and 2 celery stalks into small, even pieces. In the same (now cleaned) pot, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
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    Ensure vegetables are chopped evenly to cook at the same rate.
  • 4

    Add the 3 minced garlic cloves to the sautéed vegetables and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a light roux, which will thicken the soup.
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    Add the 3 minced garlic cloves to the sautéed vegetables and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a light roux, which will thicken the soup.
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    Cooking the flour well removes any raw flour taste from the soup.
  • 5

    Gradually pour the strained chicken broth into the pot, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer. Add the shredded chicken and 2 cups of egg noodles. Cook according to package directions, usually 7-10 minutes, until the noodles are tender.
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    Gradually pour the strained chicken broth into the pot, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer. Add the shredded chicken and 2 cups of egg noodles. Cook according to package directions, usually 7-10 minutes, until the noodles are tender.
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    Avoid overcooking the noodles, as they will continue to soften in the hot broth.
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  • 6

    Season the soup generously with salt and black pepper to taste. If desired, garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Serve hot and enjoy this hearty homemade chicken noodle soup!
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    Season the soup generously with salt and black pepper to taste. If desired, garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Serve hot and enjoy this hearty homemade chicken noodle soup!
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    Always taste and adjust seasonings at the end to achieve the perfect flavor balance.
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