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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup (from scratch!)

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350
A comforting homemade chicken noodle soup made from scratch, packed with fresh ingredients and rich flavors.

Ingredients

Main

  • 1.8 kg whole chicken (rinsed and cleaned, high quality)
  • 1 head garlic (cut in half horizontally)
  • 2 carrots carrots (cut into chunks)
  • 2 celery ribs celery (cut into chunks)
  • 2 onions onions (peeled and quartered)
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves bay leaves (fresh or dried)
  • 4 thyme sprigs thyme (or 1.5 tsp dried thyme leaves)
  • 9-10 cups water (enough to just cover chicken)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 3 garlic cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 medium carrots carrots (cut into quarters lengthwise then chopped)
  • 2 celery ribs celery (cut into 1 cm/0.5" pieces)
  • 2 cups shredded chicken (from homemade broth)
  • 2 litres homemade chicken broth (above)
  • 200 g egg noodles or pasta (of choice)
  • 2-3 tsp Vegeta or stock powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 thyme sprigs additional thyme (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf additional bay leaf (optional)
  • to taste finely chopped parsley (for garnish (optional))

Instructions 

  • Simmer the whole chicken with garlic, carrots, celery, onions, peppercorns, bay leaves, and thyme in water until cooked (~1.5 hours).
  • Remove chicken, strain broth, and shred the meat. Discard solids.
  • In a large pot, sauté diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add chopped carrots and celery, cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add homemade broth, shredded chicken, and season with Vegeta, black pepper, and optional herbs. Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in egg noodles and cook until tender (~8 minutes). Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for best flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Homemade
Keyword: chicken, comfort food, noodle