Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup loaded with vegetables and a delicious broth made from scratch! One pot…one soup!
A homemade easy to make Chicken Noodle Soup perfect for any day of the week! With the broth AND the soup made from scratch in under an hour, you will be craving this often! Healthy, low calorie, filling with incredible flavours! For a fresh, bright side that cuts through the cozy broth, pair it with my Prosciutto Avocado Salad for a light, salty, creamy complement to your bowl.
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- Chicken Broth Recipe
- How To Make Chicken Soup
- Homemade Chicken Soup Add Ins
- Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Chicken Noodle Soup
This is one recipe that we cook so often because it’s the best and most delicious way to get our veggies in with no one complaining. Why?
- Broth = good.
- Chicken = fall apart good.
- Egg noodles = carb good (sub with zucchini noodles for a low carb option).
There’s no need to use a whole chicken to make the broth for this. We cut corners in this family by using bone-in skinless chicken thighs. No skimming broth needed. No need to make a separate broth. Just one soup in one pot, and all from scratch!
Chicken Broth Recipe
The flavours that develop from cooking your chicken right into this soup from scratch are so much better and richer than just adding pre-cooked chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken at the end.
With a few chicken thighs (or legs) thrown in, the extra time boiling them and getting all that flavour wins over store bought broth every time.
How To Make Chicken Soup
We start this soup with a simple Soffritto (Sofrito or Mirepoix). Also know as the holy trinity of cooking. A simple combination of three aromatics:
- Onion
- Celery
- Carrots
The three are sautéed together to provide the flavour base for this soup.
For a hearty and flavourful soup, Chicken Thighs or Legs are ideal. The darker meats along with the bones provide a stronger taste compared to white meat (breast), creating a richer broth with plenty of flavour. Add them in along with your broth (or stock) after your soffritto is done.
Crushed Bouillon is an optional add in and go in along with your broth providing a lot of flavour. If you don’t have access to bouillon, use regular stock powder or omit!
Simmer until the chicken is falling off the bone and cooked through, then shred chicken with forks and throw the meat back into the soup.
What else goes in Chicken Noodle Soup?
This recipe is extremely forgiving in that you can add or take out whatever you like, don’t like.
Vegetables: our recipe suggests green beans, corn kernels and spinach. You could also add zucchini, cabbage, pumpkin, sweet potato or potatoes and peas (we use frozen and add them in just before the spinach)! You can make it your own.
Noodles: I love using vermicelli egg noodles in our soup, but you can use thin spaghetti, angel hair, a fat noodle or any other type of pasta you like.
As with all cooking, remember to carefully taste test, then season with a little extra salt and pepper if needed.
Homemade Chicken Soup Add Ins
Feel free to add in fresh or dried herbs, such as thyme, basil, oregano or rosemary to the liquid while the chicken is simmering.
Also, a good amount of black cracked pepper or crushed red chili flakes to kick up the spice if you like heat.
Of course, nothing says a big bowl of comfort like a steaming hot bowl of soups and some fresh bread rolls or garlic bread to mop up the broth afterwards. Or for a heartier pairing, you can serve it with my Salmon Piccata for a full meal.
Love soup? Try these!
Beef Cabbage Soup | Lentil Soup | Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup | 10-Minute White Bean Parmesan Spinach Soup | Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup | Creamy Roasted Tomato Basil Soup (No Cream)
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- ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ▢ 1 large onion diced
- ▢ 4 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ 2 large carrots chopped
- ▢ 1 rib celery chopped
- ▢ 6 bone-in skinless chicken thighs or 8 legs
- ▢ 2 quarts chicken stock or broth
- ▢ 1-2 chicken bouillon cubes crushed, adjust to your tastes
- ▢ 7 oz green beans chopped in thirds
- ▢ 3/4 cup corn kernels
- ▢ 4 oz baby spinach leaves
- ▢ 1/2 quart water as needed
- ▢ 6 oz vermicelli or egg noodles or angel hair pasta
- ▢ 1 pinch salt to taste
- ▢ 1 pinch cracked pepper to taste
- ▢ 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion for 2 minutes, then add garlic, celery and carrots; cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken thighs, broth (stock), crushed bouillon, green beans and corn kernels. Top up with water if needed to cover all of the ingredients.
- Increase heat and bring to a boil for about 4 minutes. Reduce heat, partially cover the pot with a lid, and allow to simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Transfer chicken to a plate and shred the meat; discard the bones.
- Add the chicken back into the soup along with the noodles. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes while stirring occasionally to separate noodles.
- Stir in the spinach leaves and allow to wilt in the soup (about 3 minutes, pressing leaves into the liquid with the tip of a wooden spoon). Mix parsley through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 large carrots chopped
- 1 rib celery chopped
- 6 bone-in skinless chicken thighs or 8 legs
- 2 quarts chicken stock or broth
- 1-2 chicken bouillon cubes crushed, adjust to your tastes
- 7 oz green beans chopped in thirds
- 3/4 cup corn kernels
- 4 oz baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 quart water as needed
- 6 oz vermicelli or egg noodles or angel hair pasta
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch cracked pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion for 2 minutes, then add garlic, celery and carrots; cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken thighs, broth (stock), crushed bouillon, green beans and corn kernels. Top up with water if needed to cover all of the ingredients.
- Increase heat and bring to a boil for about 4 minutes. Reduce heat, partially cover the pot with a lid, and allow to simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Transfer chicken to a plate and shred the meat; discard the bones.
- Add the chicken back into the soup along with the noodles. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes while stirring occasionally to separate noodles.
- Stir in the spinach leaves and allow to wilt in the soup (about 3 minutes, pressing leaves into the liquid with the tip of a wooden spoon). Mix parsley through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition
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Okay, can we all agree that Taco Tuesday is literally the best night of the week?! It’s my go-to for a fun, easy dinner that I know everyone will love. And since this year’s National Taco Day is happening on a Tuesday (Oct 7th!), we are going ALL out!
I’ve gathered my absolute best, most-loved Taco Tuesday ideas to make your next taco night a total knockout. We are not the only ones crazy about Taco Tuesday Old El Paso is declaring October 7 “ National Taco Day-Off ” and giving you a chance to win a trip to a Cowboy Ranch.
How to Make The Quickest Tacos
I know weeknights are crazy! You want an amazing Taco Tuesday, but you need it FAST. These are my secret weapons for getting delicious tacos on the table in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Ahead: Chop your lettuce, tomatoes, and onions in the morning or the night before. Store them in airtight containers in the fridge. When it’s time to eat, you just have to set them out!
- Use Smart Shortcuts: Don’t be afraid to use pre-shredded cheese, a bag of slaw mix, or a good quality store-bought pico de gallo or guacamole to save time. You can find pico de gallo in the refrigerated section, I love the one from Trader Joe’s . It’s known for being consistently fresh, chunky, and having a great flavor. My biggest tip for any store-bought pico is to drain off any extra liquid at the bottom of the container and give it a stir. If you want to make it taste homemade, add a quick squeeze of fresh lime juice and a little chopped cilantro. It makes all the difference!
- Cook The Meat in Batches: I love to cook a double batch of taco meat on Sunday. I use half for dinner that night and save the other half for Tuesday. It reheats in minutes and its good to store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
What to stuff in a Perfect Taco?
Building the perfect taco is an art, and it’s all about the layers! Here’s my guide to the essential components.
- The Tortilla: Choose your base! Flour tortillas are soft and pliable, great for over-stuffed tacos these are my personal favourite, I use the Tortilla Land uncooked flour tortillas. You find them in the refrigerated section and cook them in a hot pan for about 30 seconds per side. They puff up and taste incredible. Corn tortillas offer an authentic, slightly sweet flavor and are amazing when quickly charred on a gas stove or in a hot pan. Hard Shells give you that classic, satisfying crunch.
- The Protein: While the recipes below give you tons of options, don’t be afraid to mix it up! Pick from seasoned ground beef, shredded chicken, spicy chorizo, or black beans for a great veggie option.
- The Toppings (The Best Part!): Get creative with a taco bar! Set out bowls of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeños, cheese, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole!
Our 10 Must-Make Taco Recipes
Now that you’re armed with all the pro tips, let’s get to the recipes!
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Pico De Gallo
