Savory Chicken Noodle Soup






Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup

Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces extra wide egg noodles, I used amish dumpling noodles
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3 cups diced or shredded chicken about 2 medium chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 white or yellow onion diced
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 3 stalks of celery chopped
  • 3 large carrots peeled and chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1-2 teaspoons salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon Herbs de Provence or Italian herb blend
  • 1 cup frozen peas, I used green beans

Preparation:

  1. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add noodles, boil til tender. Drain and rinse with cold water, toss with olive oil, and set aside.
  2. In a large stock pot, melt butter. Stir in garlic, onions, celery, and carrots. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add chicken broth, water, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Bring to a boil and cook for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Stir in chicken, peas, and noodles and cook 3-5 minutes longer.
  5. Taste, add salt and pepper to taste if needed. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve.

Enjoy!


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