Chicken and noodle soup

This dish for Chicken and Noodle Soup is hearty and satisfying. This flavorful classic recipe, with its tender chicken, substantial veggies, and warm broth, is ideal for cosy dinners.

Components

1. Two tsp olive oil
2. one medium onion, chopped
3. three minced garlic cloves
4. three medium-sized carrots cut into rounds
5. 2 cut celery stalks
6. 2 litres (8 cups) of chicken broth
7. Two cups of cooked chicken, chopped or shredded (rotisserie or leftover chicken works great)
8. A single tsp of dried thyme
9. One tsp of dehydrated parsley
10. One bay leaf
11. To taste, add salt and black pepper.
12. two cups of noodle soup
13. Two tablespoons of finely chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
14. slices of lemon, to serve (optional)

Guidelines

First, cook the vegetables.

• Warm the olive oil: Place the olive oil in a big pot and heat it over medium heat.
• Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the vegetables and cook them. The vegetables should soften after 5 to 7 minutes of sautéing.
• Add the garlic: Cook the minced garlic for a further one to two minutes, or until it becomes aromatic.

Step 2: Include chicken and broth

• Pour in the chicken stock: After the veggies have been sautéed, add the chicken broth to the pot and stir.
• Chicken and seasonings should be added: Stir in the cooked chicken, black pepper, bay leaf, dried thyme, and dry parsley. Simmer the mixture for a while.

Cook the noodles in Step 3

• After the soup reaches a simmer, mix in the egg noodles.
• Simmer: The soup should stew for ten minutes or so, or until the noodles are soft.

Step 4: Taste and adjust seasoning

• Taste and adjust: If necessary, add additional salt and pepper to the soup’s seasoning after tasting it.
• Garnish: Take out the bay leaf and, if using, mix in some fresh parsley.
• Pour the soup into individual bowls and garnish with a squeeze of freshly squeezed lemon juice for a zesty touch.

Advice and Adaptations

• Options for chicken: For this soup, you may use leftover roast chicken, rotisserie chicken, or even poach chicken breasts.
• Noodles: Feel free to use rice noodles or pasta shells in place of the egg noodles if you have a preference for a different kind of noodle.
• How to store leftovers: You may keep leftover soup in the fridge for up to three days. As the noodles sit, they could absorb more of the broth; therefore, when reheating, you might need to add a little extra.

In summary

• Classic comfort food like this chicken and noodle soup is ideal for any time of year. It’s a terrific go-to meal for weeknights or anytime you’re in the mood for something warm and comforting because it’s flavorful, simple to make, and nutritional.