Description
Hearty roasted chicken noodle soup delivers comfort in a bowl, combining rich broth with tender meat and pasta. Generations of home cooks have perfected this classic recipe you’ll savor with each warming spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) roasted chicken, shredded
- 8 cups (1.9 L) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 mL) egg noodles
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) olive oil or butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Aromatic Foundation: Sauté onions, carrots, and celery in olive oil over medium heat until vegetables soften and release their delicate flavors, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Flavor Awakening: Add minced garlic to the vegetable mixture, stirring briefly to release its essence without browning.
- Liquid Infusion: Pour chicken broth into the pot, incorporating thyme, parsley, rosemary, and turmeric to create a complex and aromatic base.
- Noodle Integration: Bring liquid to a boil, reduce to a gentle simmer, then add egg noodles, allowing them to cook until perfectly tender, absorbing the soup’s rich character.
- Protein Incorporation: Introduce roasted chicken pieces, allowing them to warm through and harmonize with the soup’s flavor profile for an additional 4-5 minutes.
- Final Refinement: Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a splash of lemon juice to brighten the overall taste.
- Presentation: Ladle the steaming soup into bowls, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve alongside rustic bread or crisp crackers for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Sauté Vegetables Carefully: Cook onions, carrots, and celery slowly to develop deep, rich flavors without burning, ensuring a perfect aromatic base for the soup.
- Prevent Garlic Burning: Add minced garlic briefly to prevent bitter taste, stirring quickly to release its fragrant essence without browning.
- Manage Noodle Texture: Cook egg noodles directly in broth for optimal absorption and al dente consistency, avoiding overcooking that leads to mushy texture.
- Enhance Flavor Layering: Use fresh herbs and a touch of lemon juice to brighten the soup’s overall profile, creating a complex and vibrant taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg