Description
A warm and comforting chicken noodle soup that nourishes the body and soothes the soul, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 to 11 chicken thighs, with skins
- 4 chicken bouillon cubes
- Salt & pepper (start with 2 teaspoons of salt)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 medium onions, diced
- 1 1/4 cups carrots, thinly sliced (ideally baby carrots)
- 1 1/4 cups celery, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 9 ounces fine egg noodles (about 3/4 of a 12-ounce bag)
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs into a large pot. Fill with plenty of water, then add the chicken bouillon cubes and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Use approximately 2 teaspoons of salt and a generous shake of pepper. Also, mix in the turmeric and thyme.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium, cover with a lid, and let it simmer for about 75 minutes.
- Once done, transfer the chicken to a bowl and let it cool for about 10 minutes in the freezer.
- While the chicken cools, melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions, sliced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté until the onions turn translucent and the carrots become tender, usually around 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic into the skillet and cook for an additional 3 minutes to release its flavor.
- Transfer the sautéed mixture to the soup pot.
- Cook the fine egg noodles according to package directions in a separate pot. Drain them when finished and add them to the soup pot.
- Once the chicken has cooled enough to handle, remove the skins, debone, and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the chicken to the pot.
- If needed, add more broth to achieve your desired consistency, tasting and adjusting with additional salt and pepper as necessary.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, consider sautéing vegetables before adding them to the broth. Store noodles separately to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken soup, comfort food, homemade soup
