Jo's Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup
Discover the ultimate comfort food with Jo's Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup, a recipe designed for busy home cooks who still want that homemade touch. This delightful soup combines tender, rotisserie chicken with fresh vegetables and flavorful broth that can be made from scratch or enhanced with store-bought ingredients, making it a versatile choice for any occasion. The easy-to-follow instructions will guide you through creating a hearty, soul-satisfying bowl of goodness that's full of flavor. Plus, whether you choose to craft your own egg noodles or opt for frozen ones, this soup is perfect for a family gathering or a cozy night in. Enjoy a warm bowl of nostalgia that brings everyone together and leave your loved ones asking for seconds!
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Servings
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Calories
16
Ingredients
Ingredients
whole chicken
1 (or rotisserie chicken)
butter
1 tablespoon (for rubbing chicken)
salt
1 teaspoon (for seasoning chicken)
pepper
1 teaspoon (for seasoning chicken)
celery ribs
6 (3 for stock, 3 chopped for soup)
carrots
6 (3 for stock, 3 chopped for soup)
onion
2 (1 chopped for stock, 1 chopped for soup)
garlic clove
2 (1 smashed for stock, 1 minced for soup)
flat leaf parsley
1/2 bunch (1/4 cup chopped for soup, remaining for garnish)
water
6 cups (for stock)
flour
3 3/4 cups (for homemade noodles)
large eggs
4 (for homemade noodles)
extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon (for homemade noodles)
sea salt
1/2 teaspoon (for homemade noodles)
water
2-4 tablespoons (for homemade noodles as needed)
peppercorns
10 (for stock)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. If using a whole chicken, rub it with salt, pepper, and butter, then bake for about 70 minutes. Once cooked, allow it to cool before deboning. Reserve the cooking juices.
2
For the homemade stock (or use canned low-sodium chicken broth), place the bones, skin, chopped celery, carrots, onions, peppercorns, and parsley into a crockpot. Add approximately 6 cups of water, submerging the solids. Optionally, add smashed garlic cloves for extra flavor. Cook for 14 hours to create a rich broth. Once done, strain the broth and discard the solids.
3
In a large soup pot, combine the stock with the reserved chicken meat, additional chopped celery, carrots, onion, and parsley. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes.
4
Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. At this stage, you can either add store-bought frozen egg noodles or make your own (instructions below).
5
If making homemade egg noodles: In a food processor, combine flour and a pinch of salt. Add eggs and olive oil, processing until crumbly. If needed, add water gradually until a loose dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, then let it rest for 30 minutes. Roll the dough into thin sheets and cut into 2" lengths and 1/3" wide strips.
6
Drop the noodles into the simmering soup gradually, stirring gently after each addition. Cook for about 10 minutes until the noodles are tender. Reduce heat to a simmer.
7
Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Leftovers freeze well for later enjoyment.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jo's Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup?
It is a hearty, soul-satisfying soup that combines tender chicken with fresh vegetables and flavorful broth, designed to be versatile for home cooks.
Can I use a rotisserie chicken for this recipe?
Yes, you can use a rotisserie chicken instead of roasting a whole chicken from scratch to save time.
How long should I bake the whole chicken?
If using a whole chicken, bake it at 350 degrees F for approximately 70 minutes.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees F.
How do I make the homemade chicken stock?
Place chicken bones, skin, celery, carrots, onions, peppercorns, and parsley in a crockpot with 6 cups of water and cook for 14 hours.
How long does the stock need to cook in the crockpot?
The stock should cook for 14 hours to create a rich, flavorful broth.
Can I substitute store-bought broth for homemade stock?
Yes, you can use canned low-sodium chicken broth instead of making the stock from scratch.
What ingredients go into the crockpot for the stock?
The stock uses chicken bones, skin, chopped celery, carrots, onions, peppercorns, parsley, and optionally garlic.
Is garlic required for the stock?
Adding smashed garlic cloves to the stock is an optional step for extra flavor.
How many celery ribs are needed in total?
You will need 6 celery ribs: 3 for the stock and 3 chopped specifically for the soup.
How many carrots are used in the soup and stock?
The recipe calls for 6 carrots: 3 for the stock and 3 chopped for the soup.
What should I do with the solids after making the stock?
Once the stock is finished cooking, strain the broth and discard the solids like bones and skin.
How long should the soup simmer before adding noodles?
The soup should simmer with the meat and vegetables for about 20 minutes before the noodles are added.
Can I use store-bought noodles?
Yes, you can add store-bought frozen egg noodles if you prefer not to make them from scratch.
What ingredients are needed for homemade egg noodles?
Homemade noodles require flour, a pinch of salt, 4 large eggs, and 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
How do I prepare the noodle dough?
Combine flour and salt in a food processor, add eggs and oil until crumbly, then gradually add water until a loose dough forms.
How long does the noodle dough need to rest?
After kneading the dough until smooth, let it rest for 30 minutes.
How should I cut the homemade noodles?
Roll the dough into thin sheets and cut them into strips approximately 2 inches long and 1/3 inch wide.
How do I cook the noodles in the soup?
Drop the noodles into the simmering soup gradually while stirring gently to prevent sticking.
How long do the noodles take to cook?
The noodles should cook in the simmering soup for about 10 minutes until they are tender.
How many eggs are used for the noodle recipe?
The recipe uses 4 large eggs for the homemade egg noodles.
What type of oil is used for the noodles?
One tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil is used in the noodle dough.
Can this chicken noodle soup be frozen?
Yes, leftovers of this soup freeze well for later enjoyment.
How much water is needed for the stock?
Approximately 6 cups of water are used to submerge the solids in the crockpot.
How many peppercorns are used in the stock?
The recipe specifies using 10 peppercorns for the stock.
What garnish is recommended for serving?
The soup can be garnished with fresh parsley for serving.
How much flour is required for the noodles?
The recipe requires 3 and 3/4 cups of flour for the homemade noodles.
What should I do with the chicken after roasting it?
Allow the chicken to cool, then debone it and reserve the meat for the soup and the bones for the stock.
What should I do with the cooking juices from the roasted chicken?
You should reserve the cooking juices to add back into the soup for additional flavor.
How many onions are needed for the recipe?
Two onions are needed: one chopped for the stock and one chopped for the soup.