How to Make Nutritious Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

With the onset of a cold, the first thing many people crave is a piping hot bowl of chicken noodle soup. Whether you are looking for a meal to warm you up on the coldest nights or a way to sneak nutrition in to a classic that kids love, this recipe is sure to please.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 8 tbs Chicken Stock
• 2 Cups of precooked chicken chopped into bite size pieces
• 1 cup of carrots
• salt/pepper
• 2 1/2 cups of flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 Egg
• 1/2 cup Canned Butternut Squash
• 1/3 cup of water
• 1 tsp oil
• Benefiber (optional)

1. Prepare your chicken soup broth by adding 1 cup of water to the blender along with the carrots. I use a handful of baby carrots but you could use any carrots you want. Blend the carrots until they are pureed. Pour 7 cups of water and the chicken stock into the soup pot. Add the pureed mixture to the pot.

2. Add chopped chicken breast to the pot. Allow to boil.

3. 

   To make the noodles, place the flour into a large mixing bowl. Scoop the flour in the center to create a well. Put the egg, 1/3 cup of water, salt, squash, and oil into the well. Add the Benefiber now if desired. Mix the flour in a little at time. Once the dough becomes to thick to mix with a spoon, grease your hands and turn it out onto wax paper or the table top. Knead in the rest of the flour until the dough becomes smooth.

4. 

   Roll the dough out to about 1/4 inch thick.

5. 

   Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into one inch noodles.

6. Add noodles to the soup pot. Cook for at least 15 minutes. Enjoy.

Tips & Warnings

• Season the soup to your desired taste with salt and pepper.
• If desired, celery and carrots can be added.

[amazedanew]

on 3/12/2009 Awesome - I've been looking for a homemade noodle recipe. Thanks! 5*

[starlet67]

on 3/8/2009 I never thought about making my own noodles..this isreally homemade! Great recipe..thanks!5*