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grandma’s chicken noodle soup recipe

Grandma’s Chicken Noodle Soup is a comforting, homemade soup, rich with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and egg noodles. It’s seasoned with love and traditional herbs, making it the perfect remedy for cold days or when in need of a comforting meal.

  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 pounds), giblets removed
  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced (because garlic is life)
  • Egg noodles (about half a bag should do it)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for that herby punch)
  • Optional: bay leaves, thyme sprigs or rosemary for added depth

Instructions

  1. Start by giving your chicken a good rinse under cold water. Pat it dry with some paper towels because nobody likes a slippery chicken.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of oil and toss in your onions. Cook them until they’re just starting to get that golden tan.
  3. Add in your carrots and celery next. Let them join the onion party until they’re all getting along nicely.
  4. Now for the star of the show – nestle your whole chicken in among the veggies like it’s settling into a comfy bed.
  5. Pour enough water into the pot to cover everything generously. If you’ve got those optional herbs on hand, throw them in now.
  6. Bring it all to a gentle boil then reduce the heat so it’s just simmering away happily.
  7. After about an hour or so (give or take), check if your chicken is cooked through – no pink meat insight!
  8. Carefully fish out your chicken onto a plate and let it cool off before you start shredding it like you’re prepping for the best taco night ever.
  9. While your chicken is cooling down, skim any excess fat from the top of your broth if you want to keep things light.
  10. Get another pot going with salted boiling water and cook those egg noodles according to package instructions because nobody wants mushy noodles in their soup!
  11. Once shredded, add your chicken back into the pot along with those perfectly cooked noodles.
  12. Season with salt and pepper – this is where you become an artiste; taste as you go until it’s just right.

Notes

  • Homemade broth enhances flavor.
  • Adjust herb quantities to taste.
  • Author: Lara Grimes
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg

Keywords: Comfort Food, Homemade Soup, Family Recipe