Amazingly Simple Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Category: Clear Soup
Difficulty: Easy
Description:
Discover the perfect comfort food with this Amazingly Simple Chicken Noodle Soup recipe. This classic dish, renowned for its soothing and satisfying qualities, combines a rich chicken broth with tender vegetables, flavorful chicken, and a hint of bay leaf to elevate the taste. Whether you’re a beginner cook or an experienced chef, this quick and easy recipe will leave you wondering why you ever bought canned soup. Fresh, homemade, and utterly delicious, it’s perfect for any time you need a comforting bowl of soup!
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/4 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3/4 cup egg noodles
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
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Cook the Carrots: Begin by melting 3 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced carrots and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and develop a golden hue.
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Add the Aromatics and Broth: Stir in the chopped green onions and cook for an additional minute. Then, pour in the 5 cups of chicken broth and add the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting according to your preference.
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Simmer the Vegetables: Increase the heat to high to bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes, or until the carrots are nearly tender.
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Incorporate the Noodles and Chicken: Bring the soup back to a boil. Add 3/4 cup of egg noodles, 2 cups of shredded or diced cooked chicken, and 1 cup of frozen peas. Stir everything together and continue to simmer until the noodles are cooked through and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
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Final Touches: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
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Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately. Enjoy the comforting warmth and delicious flavors of your homemade chicken noodle soup!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 293.1
- Fat Content: 13.7 grams
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.8 grams
- Cholesterol Content: 65.1 mg
- Sodium Content: 1100.8 mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 22.2 grams
- Fiber Content: 2.9 grams
- Sugar Content: 4.4 grams
- Protein Content: 19.5 grams
Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Under 30 Minutes, Beginner Cook, Easy, Inexpensive
With its rich flavors and simple preparation, this chicken noodle soup is a delightful choice for a quick and nourishing meal. Perfect for any day of the week, it’s bound to become a favorite in your household! 🌟🍲
