Recipe: Chicken Noodle Soup
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: Chicken Breast
🔑 Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
Description:
This fantastic homemade chicken noodle soup recipe, slightly modified from long-time Houston-area broadcaster, Ron Stone, is a comforting delight that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. Paired with hot buttered cornbread, it’s a delicious meal that warms the soul.
Ingredients:
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 carrot
- 1 onion
- 1 tablespoon seasoning salt
- 10-12 black peppercorns
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a large Dutch oven, combine chicken breasts, celery, carrot, onion, peppercorns, and 1 tablespoon of seasoned salt. Add about 4 quarts of water, enough to cover the ingredients. Simmer over medium heat until the chicken begins to fall apart, typically about 30-40 minutes. |
| 2 | Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool. Be sure to reserve the broth; do not discard it. |
| 3 | Once the chicken has cooled, remove the skin and bones, discarding them, and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Set the shredded chicken aside. |
| 4 | Strain the vegetables from the broth, pressing as much of the liquid from them as possible back into the pot. Discard the vegetables. |
| 5 | Bring the broth to a boil over high heat. |
| 6 | Add the noodles to the boiling broth and cook for approximately 6 minutes, or until they reach your desired level of tenderness. |
| 7 | Reduce the heat to low and add the chicken bouillon cubes, stirring to ensure they dissolve completely. |
| 8 | Stir in the undiluted chicken soup, being careful not to break the noodles too much. |
| 9 | Add the shredded chicken, minced onion, dried parsley, and remaining seasonings to taste. Stir gently to combine. |
| 10 | Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. |
| 11 | Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if desired. Enjoy with hot buttered cornbread for a comforting and satisfying meal. |
This recipe yields a hearty and delicious chicken noodle soup that’s perfect for chilly days or whenever you need a comforting meal. Whether you’re serving it to family or friends, it’s sure to be a hit!
