My homemade chicken soup is perfect for weeknight dinners, a cold night, or when you are feeling under the weather. This soup will surely make you feel better and satisfied and I am not even exaggerating, serve with a glass of hot toddy or lemon honey drink.
Easy Homemade chicken noodle soup recipe
I am not sure why I have held back until now to share my version of this homemade chicken noodle soup. Anyhoo, here we are and I am delighted to be sharing today’s recipe with you. It is easy, cozy, and bursting with flavor. Every mouthful is comforting and it is healthy too, literally a hug in a bowl. My quick and easy chicken noodle soup is made from scratch with skinless chicken breast, no rotisserie or leftover chicken here, at least not today. A good homemade chicken soup should be made with fresh chicken. Amazing flavor, the broth is insanely good with a spicy kick and you can make it lemony if that is what you fancy. Did I mention that this chicken noodle soup is perfect for cold, oh yes it is? What are you still waiting for, let’s get on with it?
Homemade chicken noodle soup Ingredients
How to make the best homemade chicken noodle soup
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Substitution and variation
Substitute chicken breast for boneless chicken thighs or a whole chicken if you prefer, after all a whole chicken is what the Grandmas’ originally used for this recipe, so why not.Substitute tagliatelle for wide egg noodles, orzo, rice, or barley.If you are on a low-carb diet then you can substitute egg noodles for zoodle otherwise known as zucchini noodles.I used herbs de Provence but you can also use Italian seasoning or any other herbs of choice.For a creamy version, stir in about ⅓ cup of heavy cream (double cream), sour cream, or half and half toward the end of the cookingAdd more vegetables however you like but make sure to adjust the liquid ratio and season accordingly to accommodate any additional vegetables.If you like your soup on the lemony side add about 2-3 Tablespoons of lemon juice towards the end of the cookingMake it gluten free by omitting the noodles or swap for gluten-free noodles, make sure to cook it according to instructions or however it works for you.
Can I make this soup without celery and carrots
Yes, you can skip the veggies and only use onion. However, celery and carrots will help build flavor in the soup. Pasta Fat: butter and olive oil Mirepoix: carrots, celery, and onion Fresh garlic and ginger Low sodium chicken stock Herbs de Provence Turmeric Chili flakes Salt and freshly cracked black pepper Add Herb de Provence, chili flakes, chopped garlic, and ginger and saute for another 1 minute stirring constantly so that the garlic and ginger do not burn. Pour chicken stock in the mirepoix vegetable, add turmeric, salt, and black pepper to taste, and stir to combine. Add chicken breast pieces, partially place the lid over the pot and bring to a boil for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken breast is tender. Add the shredded chicken back into the pot, stir to combine, and check for salt and other seasonings then adjust to taste. Continue to cook for another minute or two, ladle the chicken noodle soup into a bowl and enjoy. Finish it off with freshly squeezed lemon juice for a bright kick. Freezer: Let the soup cool down before transferring to an airtight freezer-friendly container and store it in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Can I use leftover chicken
Absolutely, feel free to use rotisserie, pre-shredded chicken, or leftover chicken, this would cut the cooking time for the recipe.
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