Ingredients
1 whole cut-up fryer chicken
2 whole carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1/2 medium onion, diced (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon white pepper (adjust to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
2 teaspoons parsley flakes
16 ounces frozen egg noodles
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Tofu or tempeh for vegan
Gluten-free pasta for gluten-free diets
Water with chicken
Vegetable broth for low-calorie versions
Instructions
1-Place the cut-up chicken in 4 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
2-Remove the chicken, shred the meat from the bones, and return the bones to the broth. Simmer covered on low for an additional 45 minutes.
3-Remove the bones carefully from the broth.
4-Add diced carrots, celery, and optional onions to the pot along with salt, turmeric, white pepper, thyme, and parsley flakes. Stir and simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
5-Increase heat and add frozen egg noodles and shredded chicken. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until noodles are tender.
6-Mix flour with a small amount of water until smooth, then stir into the soup. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the broth thickens. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Last Step:
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🥢 Frozen egg noodles add convenience and a pleasant texture but homemade noodles work well too.
🌿 Parsley flakes maintain consistent flavor without the perishability of fresh herbs.
✨ Add turmeric for a boost of flavor and appetizing color in the broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup, Comfort Food, Main Dish
- Method: Simmering, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Containing
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg