Homemade Chicken Noodle SoupIngredients:
1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs) 1 large onion, chopped 3 carrots, peeled and chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 10 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 8 ounces egg noodles Optional:
1 tablespoon olive oilInstructions:
1.
Prepare the chicken:
If using a whole chicken, remove the giblets and excess fat.
Rinse the chicken and pat dry.
Set aside.
2.
Sauté the vegetables:
Heat the olive oil (if using) in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3.
Add the chicken and broth:
Add the chicken to the pot and cover with the chicken broth.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4.
Simmer:
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
5.
Remove the chicken:
Remove the chicken from the pot and let cool slightly.
Once cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones and shred into bite-sized pieces.
6.
Add the noodles:
Add the egg noodles to the pot and cook according to the package directions.
7.
Season and serve:
Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed.
Add the shredded chicken and parsley to the pot and stir to combine.
8.
Serve warm:
Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy!Tips:
For a richer flavor, use a rotisserie chicken instead of a whole chicken.
To make the soup vegetarian, replace the chicken with vegetable broth and add extra vegetables like mushrooms or peas.
If you don’t have egg noodles, you can substitute other pasta shapes like elbow macaroni or penne.
Serve the soup with crackers, bread, or a side salad for a complete meal.

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