Nurturing Tradition: Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe | Heartwarming Comfort (2023) 🍲👵
Warm your soul with a bowl of comforting homemade chicken noodle soup. This timeless recipe combines tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and delicate noodles in a flavorful broth. A taste of nostalgia and love in every spoonful. Share the warmth with loved ones.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
- ⦁ - 1 ½ cups 240 g chopped onion (1 large)
- ⦁ - 2 tablespoons 30 ml olive oil
- ⦁ - ½ pound 225 g carrots, peeled and sliced into 2-inch chunks
- ⦁ - 3 stalks celery pick off and reserve the leaves for garnish, sliced into 2-inch chunks (1 cup)
- ⦁ - 2 tablespoons 30 g butter
- ⦁ - 1 ½ pounds 1 kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 2-inch chunks
FOR BROTH
- ⦁ - 5 cups 1183 ml chicken broth
- ⦁ - ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric optional, but makes a beautiful golden broth
- ⦁ - Kosher salt
- ⦁ - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ⦁ - 3 round slices of fresh lemon seeds removed
- ⦁ - 1 small Parmesan rind optional
⦁ FOR SERVING
- ⦁ - 8 ounces 225 g dried fettuccine or egg noodles, broken into large pieces
- ⦁ - ¼ cup 12 g chopped parsley
- ⦁ - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste
Instructions
Step 1: 🍳 Melt Butter and Add Aromatics
- - Begin by melting butter and adding a drizzle of oil to a large pot.
- - Introduce chopped onions, garlic, carrots, and celery.
- - Sauté for 5 minutes until onions soften and release inviting aromas.
Step 2: 🍗 Incorporate Chicken and Broth
- - Nestle boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts in the pot.
- - Pour in chicken broth, a pinch of ground turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- - Add lemon slices and optional Parmesan rind for depth of flavor.
Step 3: 🍲 Simmer to Tender Perfection
- - Lower heat, partially cover the pot, and simmer for 45 minutes.
- - Chicken becomes tender and ready to be shredded with a fork.
- - Aroma envelops your senses, promising comfort and warmth.
Step 4: 🍝 Prepare Pasta and Combine
- - Boil water and cook dried fettuccine or egg noodles until al dente.
- - Drain noodles and set the stage for their comforting presence.
Step 5: 🥣 Unite Noodles and Dill
- - Add cooked and drained noodles to the pot.
- - Sprinkle in dill for a fresh, aromatic touch.
Step 6: 🥄 Serve and Savor
- - Ladle soup into bowls, where flavors and memories intertwine.
- - Tender chicken, aromatic broth, and comforting noodles unite.
- - Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese for decadence.
- - Crown with celery leaves, honoring tradition and adding freshness.
- - Each spoonful is a journey through taste and emotion, a tribute to cherished recipes.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
⦁ - Protein: 29g⦁ - Vitamin C: 14mg
⦁ - Sodium: 215mg
⦁ - Calories: 304 kcal
⦁ - Vitamin A: 6663 IU
⦁ - Potassium: 732 mg
⦁ - Carbohydrates: 21g
⦁ - Sugar: 5g
⦁ - Calcium: 68mg
⦁ - Fat: 12g
⦁ - Saturated Fat: 2g
⦁ - Fiber: 3g
⦁ - Iron: 2mg