Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup (Just Like Grandma’s) will Warm Your Soul!
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A comforting and hearty chicken noodle soup recipe that brings back memories of grandma’s kitchen.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs)
- 8 cups of water
- 2 cups of egg noodles
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- In a large pot, combine the whole chicken and water. Bring to a boil.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool. Strain the broth to remove the vegetables and bay leaves.
- Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred the meat and discard the bones.
- Return the strained broth to the pot and bring it back to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package instructions.
- Once the noodles are cooked, add the shredded chicken back into the pot. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can roast the chicken before boiling.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or corn for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg