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Home » Appetizers » Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Published: Jan 16, 2019 Michelle Boulé

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

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With January and cold weather unfortunately comes colds and sickness. I know, not what you wanted to read on a food blog but I'm at week 3 of this cold and it won't go away. But you know the saying right? Feed a cold and starve a fever. Well I've been feeding this cold Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup and it's had a better effect than most of the cold medication I've been taking, so maybe there's something to that saying after all.

What makes a good soup?

In my book a good soup needs to be packed with flavor, otherwise you'll essentially be eating chicken water. Yeah not as appetizing right? I used a low sodium chicken stock for this recipe and cooked everything in one pot to retain as much flavor as possible. I first cooked skin on chicken thighs in the pot to get the fat rendered out and into the soup mixture. Chicken thighs will have a bit more flavor than the breast. However if you are more health conscious, you can still use chicken breast for this recipe.

I chode to use pappardelle pasta for this recipe but you can use a thinner pasta as well or use alphabet or star pasta if you want to make it fun. I chode pappardelle because it holds up well in the soup and I prefer a thicker noodle. To retain the liquid in the soup and prevent excess absorption, cook your pasta separately from the soup base.

The secret hack to making a great Chicken Noodle Soup

My hack for making this soup taste even better may not be so top secret but it does drastically change the dish. I squeeze a tablespoon or two of lemon juice into the broth to give it a bit of acidity and brightness. You won't be able to taste the lemon in the soup, but it adds enough that its effect is noticeable. I also try to use fresh herbs as much as possible to help with creating a fresh taste in the dish.

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homemade chicken noodle soup

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Michelle Boulé
There's no better cure to getting over a cold than Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup. I can't say how much this has helped me lately!
4.63 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 312 kcal

Equipment

Wooden Spoon
Chef's Knife
Cutting Board
Lodge Dutch Oven

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 Chicken Thighs
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • ½ Cup Celery Diced
  • ½ Cup Carrot Diced
  • ½ Cup Onion Diced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 2 Quarts Chicken Stock Low Sodium
  • 8 Oz Pappardelle Pasta Dried
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large dutch oven. Place chicken skin side down. Cook until cooked through, turning once. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add vegetables and cook until softened. Add in garlic, bay leaf and thyme. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
  • Remove skin from chicken and debone. Shred chicken and return to the soup.
  • Season soup to taste with salt and pepper and add lemon juice.
  • Cook pappardelle pasta separately until al dente, then add to soup.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 524mgPotassium: 561mgFiber: 0gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1905IUVitamin C: 4.3mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1.3mg
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  1. Andrea Metlika says

    June 01, 2019 at 6:07 pm

    5 stars
    The soup looks Fantastic! I always add lemon to my soup. It does make a difference.

    Reply
  2. Beth says

    June 01, 2019 at 7:09 pm

    5 stars
    This looks delicious! I will not be waiting for my next cold to give this comfort food a try!

    Reply
  3. Anita @ Daily Cooking Quest says

    June 01, 2019 at 7:19 pm

    5 stars
    So simple and so flavorful, and the pasta makes this soup a complete meal in its own.

    Reply
  4. Michelle says

    June 01, 2019 at 8:40 pm

    5 stars
    Love the pappardelle pasta in it! So comforting and good!

    Reply
  5. Tisha says

    June 01, 2019 at 9:24 pm

    5 stars
    One of my favorite comfort foods to have any time of the year!

    Reply
  6. Chichi says

    June 02, 2019 at 1:00 am

    5 stars
    This soup is a winner anytime. I love chicken noodle soup. The squeeze of lemon Makes a world of different too.

    Reply
    • Chichi says

      June 02, 2019 at 1:02 am

      5 stars
      Makes a world of difference This soup is a winner anytime. I love chicken noodle soup. The squeeze of lemon makes a world of difference too.

      Reply

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