The Ultimate Chicken Noodle Soup

The Ultimate Chicken Noodle Soup
The Ultimate Chicken Noodle Soup
My first Wisconsin winter was so cold, all I wanted to eat was homemade chicken noodle soup. Of all the chicken noodle soup recipes out there, this one is my favorite, and is in heavy rotation from November to April. It has many incredibly devoted fans.—Gina Nistico, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Served Person: 10
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 10 cups chicken broth
  • 4 medium carrots chopped
  • 4 celery ribs chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2-1/2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons pepper divided
  • 3 cups uncooked kluski or other egg noodles (about 8 oun
  • Carbohydrate 4.40491808351948 g
  • Cholesterol 920 mg
  • Fat 186.241370666667 g
  • Fiber 1.21697333225254 g
  • Protein 228.695948500008 g
  • Saturated Fat 52.9952926 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 servings (3-1/2 quarts). (1285g)
  • Sodium 889.175558333355 mg
  • Sugar 3.18794475126695 g
  • Trans Fat 15.7442252 g
  • Calories 2669 calories

Pat chicken dry with paper towels; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and salt. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches, skin side down; cook until dark golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken from pan; remove and discard skin. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons., Add onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add broth, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to pan. Add celery, carrots, bay leaves and thyme. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until chicken is tender, 25-30 minutes., Transfer chicken to a plate. Remove soup from heat. Add noodles; let stand, covered, until noodles are tender, 20-22 minutes., Meanwhile, when chicken is cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat into bite-size pieces. Return meat to stockpot. Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and remaining 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove bay leaves.