Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• CHICKEN
• 3 lb whole chicken
• olive oil
• salt & pepper
• BROTH
• reserved chicken skin and bones
• 3-4 celery sticks
• 2 carrots
• 1/2 white onion
• 5-6 sprigs of parsley
• 5-6 cloves garlic
• salt (pepper, poultry seasoning)
• ADD INS
• olive oil
• 3 carrots (peeled and chopped)
• 3 celery stalks (chopped)
• 1/4 large white onion (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3-4 cups of egg noodles
• 3-4 springs parsley chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400

2. 2

   Place chicken baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Brush chicken with olive oil and sprinkle GENEROUSLY with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Bake for 30-40 minutes.

5. 5

   Let chicken cool and remove meat from bones. Set aside.

6. 6

   In a large stockpot add all of the BROTH ingredients except for the seasonings.

7. 7

   Cover with enough water just until everything is submerged. Do not fill the pot with water.

8. 8

   Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

9. 9

   Use a slotted spoon to removed and discard the broth ingredients.

10. 10

    Strain the broth through a fine strainer.

11. 11

    Add salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning to season the broth. Taste after each addition.

12. 12

    Set aside.

13. 13

    Coat the bottom of the stockpot with olive oil and saute' the ADD INS (carrots, celery, onion) until the onions are semi-translucent.

14. 14

    Add in the garlic.

15. 15

    Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.

16. 16

    Add egg noodles and parsley cook for 6-8 minutes or until al dente (do not overcook)

17. 17

    Remove from heat and add in the chicken.

18. 18

    Serve and enjoy!! You totally made a bangin' pot of homemade chicken noodle soup!