Description
Discover how to make the ultimate Chicken Noodle Soup Classic with our easy-to-follow recipe. Warm, comforting, and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- – 1/2 tbsp (7.5 ml) vegetable oil
- – 2 ribs celery, diced
- – 3-4 large carrots, diced
- – 1 clove garlic, minced
- – 10 cups (2400 ml) (2.4 liters) chicken stock, or broth*
- – 1 tsp (5 ml) salt, to taste
- – 1/2 tsp (3 ml) freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- – 1/8 tsp (1 ml) dried rosemary, or more, to taste
- – 1/8 tsp (1 ml) dried thyme
- – 1/8 tsp (1 ml) crushed red pepper flakes
- – 1 batch homemade egg noodles, or 4 cups (960 ml) dry egg noodles, farfalle or other bite-size pasta
- – 3 cups (360 g) cooked chicken
- – 1 tsp (5 ml) vegetable bouillon (or more, as needed), or chicken bouillon granules
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, then add the diced celery and carrots. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Incorporate the minced garlic and continue to sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken stock and enhance the flavor by adding rosemary, thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt. Make sure to taste the broth before adding more salt, along with freshly ground black pepper. Adjust the flavor with vegetable bouillon or chicken bouillon granules as needed.
- Increase the heat to bring the broth to a boil. Once boiling, introduce the egg noodles or bite-sized pasta, cooking them until they are just firm to the bite.
- If using store-bought pasta, be careful not to overcook. As soon as the noodles reach the right consistency, remove the pot from the heat since they will soften further from the residual heat.
- Stir in the cooked chicken pieces. Taste the soup again and tweak the seasoning if necessary.
- For storing, place any leftovers in a sealed container and refrigerate for 4-5 days, depending on the freshness of your chicken.
Notes
- Taste the broth before adding more salt, as the chicken stock and bouillon already provide seasoning.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spiciness.
- Be cautious not to overcook store-bought pasta to prevent soggy noodles.
