🍲 Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the comforting warmth of homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, a classic dish perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you crave a soul-soothing bowl of goodness.
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 onion
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 bay leaf
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 248.3
- Fat: 15.9g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Cholesterol: 79.3mg
- Sodium: 262.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Protein: 18.1g
Cooking Time: 2 hours
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours and 10 minutes
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Begin by thoroughly washing the whole chicken, ensuring it is clean and ready for cooking. Leave the chicken whole; there’s no need to cut it up. |
| 2 | Take a Dutch oven and place the whole chicken inside. Cover it generously with water, ensuring the chicken is fully submerged. |
| 3 | Season the water with salt and pepper. Add approximately 1/2 teaspoon of salt per pound of chicken, ensuring a flavorful broth. |
| 4 | Bring the water to a vigorous boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. |
| 5 | Cover the Dutch oven and allow the chicken to simmer for around 1 1/2 hours or until it becomes tender and succulent. |
| 6 | Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the pot, placing it on a clean cutting board. |
| 7 | Next, separate the meat from the bones and cut it into small, bite-sized pieces. Discard any bones or unwanted parts. |
| 8 | Skim off any excess fat or impurities that may have risen to the surface of the broth. |
| 9 | Measure out 5 cups of the flavorful chicken broth and transfer it to a large saucepan. |
| 10 | To the saucepan, add the previously prepared chicken pieces along with the diced onion and bay leaf. |
| 11 | Bring the soup to a rolling boil, allowing all the flavors to meld together beautifully. |
| 12 | Once boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and add the noodles to the soup mixture. |
| 13 | Allow the soup to simmer for approximately 10 minutes or until the noodles are tender and cooked to perfection. |
| 14 | Before serving, don’t forget to remove the bay leaf to avoid any unwanted bites. |
| 15 | Serve the piping hot Chicken Noodle Soup in bowls, garnishing with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of black pepper if desired. |
This homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is a labor of love, offering warmth, nourishment, and a touch of nostalgia in every spoonful. Enjoy the heartwarming flavors and share this delightful recipe with loved ones! 🥣🍗
