Comfort in a Bowl: Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup

A hot bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup always brings comfort on cold winter days or when you are feeling unwell. It not only warms the body, but also comforts the soul. This simple yet heart-warming Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup has become a classic Comfort Food for many with its tasty chicken, rich vegetables and tender noodles. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making this homemade chicken noodle soup.

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Features

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is simple and pure. It doesn’t require complicated seasonings or cooking techniques, just fresh ingredients and a lot of patience. Chicken provides the base of the soup’s rich flavour as well as a good source of protein, while a variety of vegetables such as carrots, celery and onions not only add nutritional value, but also make the soup more colourful and flavourful.

Prepared ingredients

• Chicken breast or thigh: 500g
• Long noodles: 200 g
• Carrots: 2
• Celery: 2
• Onion: 1
• Garlic: 3 cloves
• Chicken bone broth or water: 1.5 litres
• Fine salt: moderate
• Fresh black pepper: moderate
• Parsley leaves (bay leaf): 2 pieces
• Fresh parsley: a little (for garnish)

Steps

1. Prepare the ingredients

1. Clean the chicken and cut it into small pieces.
2. Peel, wash and cut carrot and celery into small pieces.
3. Peel, wash and cut the onion into thin julienne strips. 4.
4. Slice the garlic and set aside.

2. Chicken stew

1. In a large pot, add chicken and chicken bone broth (or water) and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Add onion, garlic and parsley leaves, reduce heat to low and continue to simmer.
3. When chicken is cooked through, remove and set aside until ready to serve.

3. Cooking Vegetables

1. add chopped carrots and celery to the soup.
2. Continue to cook on low heat until vegetables are soft and cooked.

4. Cook the pasta

1. Bring water to boil in a separate pan, add pasta and cook until al dente (slightly chewy).
2. Remove the cooked noodles, rinse and drain.

5. Combination soups

1. add the cooked chicken pieces and noodles to the pot in which the vegetables are cooking.
2. Adjust the amount of salt and black pepper according to personal taste.

6. Plate and serve

1. Pour the cooked chicken noodle soup into a large bowl and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley as a garnish.
2. If you like, you can also add some lemon juice to the soup to add a refreshing hint of acidity.

Tip.

• You can add some sliced ginger while cooking the chicken, this helps to get rid of the fishy flavour.
• If time permits, it is recommended to use chicken bones to make your own stock, this will give the soup a more flavourful and rich taste.
• When simmering the chicken, skim off the foam when the water comes to a boil to make the soup clearer.
• Everyone has a different preference for the hardness of “Al dente” noodles, so it is recommended to adjust the cooking time to your personal preference, based on the cooking time indicated on the noodle packet.

Conclusion

Making a simple homemade chicken noodle soup at home is not only memorable, but also a simple way to find happiness and comfort in life. With its easy preparation and rich nutritional value, this dish has become a favourite choice for many families. Whether it’s a cold winter night or a moment when you need some warmth, a hot bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup will always bring you a full sense of happiness.