How to Make Homemade Chicken Soup With Egg Noodles

A warm bowl of homemade chicken soup with egg noodles.

There is nothing like homemade chicken soup, whether you're sick or just need some comfort food, and it's remarkably easy to make. Give up on opening the cans of pre-made stuff and make your own. You and those you share it with will all appreciate it all the more.

Things You'll Need

• 2 large chicken breasts, with the skin, or 4 thighs, with skin 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 5 cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped 3 stalks of celery, chopped 3 large carrots, chopped Fresh herbs (or dry if you don't have fresh available), any combo of these: basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, marjoram 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil (olive, canola) 32 oz chicken or vegetable stock 3 cups water 2 cups dry egg noodles (or other dried pasta) Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Fresh parsley, chives and/or green onion for garnish

Instructions

How to Make Homemade Chicken Soup with Egg Noodles

1. I like to cook my soups in my Dutch oven, but any large pot will do. Start by heating the oil on medium heat, then add the onion as soon as the oil is hot. Cook the onion until it is translucent, and then add the garlic and herbs. Saute the garlic and herbs for about a minute, and then add the chicken pieces and let them brown slightly, about 3 or 4 minutes on each side.

2. Add the chopped vegetables, salt, pepper and water. Bring to a boil. Once the soup is boiling lightly, turn the heat down to low, cover the pot and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.

3. After the soup has had time to stew for about 20 minutes, take the chicken pieces out and set aside to cool. Add the chicken stock to the broth and turn up the heat to bring the contents to a boil once again.

4. When the chicken has cooled enough to handle, separate the meat from the skin and bones. Chop the chicken into small chunks or use two forks to shred the meat. Add the chicken meat back into the pot and when the contents are boiling again, add the egg noodles. Cook until the pasta is done (usually between 6 and 8 minutes, but a taste test is the best way to be sure).

5. Serve soup in large bowls and top with parsley, chives, green onion or whatever else you choose. Grated parmigiano cheese is another great topper. Serve some freshly toasted bread or crackers on the side and you've got a great light meal.