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Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 10 -12 servings
Calories: 449 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For Chicken and Broth:
  • 3-4 pound whole chicken neck and giblets removed
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 stalks celery chopped in large chunks
  • 3-4 carrots cut in large chunks
  • 1 onion chopped in large pieces
Soup:
  • 12 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 pound carrots chopped
  • 1-2 teaspoons salt to taste, depending on the broth
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 16-20 ounces egg noodles
  • 1 cup cream or half-and-half combined with 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional for creamy-style

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the chicken, removing the neck and giblets. Place the chicken in a slow cooker and add the other ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
  2. Carefully remove the chicken and set aside in a large bowl until the chicken is cool enough to handle without burning your fingertips off. Meanwhile, remove and discard the large solids from the chicken broth and strain the chicken broth into a large pot.
  3. To the same pot, add another 12 cups chicken broth, the chopped vegetables and the salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, covered, for 12-15 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly tender (they’ll cook more when the noodles cook). Taste the broth and add salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
  4. Add the noodles and cook according to package directions at a rolling boil. While the noodles are cooking, take the chicken off the bones and shred into bite-size pieces.
  5. For a creamy version, combine the cream (or half-and-half) and cornstarch in a liquid measuring, whisking to dissolve the cornstarch. Add the slurry to the soup and simmer rapidly for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the shredded chicken. Serve.

Notes

  • Quantity: not in the market for a huge ol’ pot of soup? Well, then, keep the Chicken and Broth ingredients the same but save half of the chicken for later (freezer for another use or another batch of soup) and halve the Soup ingredients.
  • Noodles: quality of noodles counts big time! I love the Mrs. Weiss brand of wide Kluski noodles.
  • Chicken Broth: and while we are talking brands, my favorite brand of chicken broth is Swanson’s Natural Goodness Chicken Broth (33% Less Sodium, all-natural).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 449kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 705mg (29%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10-12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 449

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 449kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 705mg 29%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.