Savory Chicken Carcass Noodle Soup
Transform your left-over chicken carcass into a heartwarming and nourishing Savory Chicken Carcass Noodle Soup. This recipe captures every ounce of flavor from the carcass, blending it with fresh vegetables and hearty egg noodles to create a delightful comfort food. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a quick and budget-friendly meal, this soup is an excellent way to reduce waste while satisfying your appetite. Each bowl is packed with wholesome goodness, making it a family favorite that you'll want to share!
6
Servings
200
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
Chicken Carcass
1 (Use a left-over carcass after roasting or cooking a whole chicken.)
Chicken Broth
6 cups (Store-bought or homemade.)
Kosher Salt
1 1/2 teaspoons (To taste.)
Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon (Freshly ground for best flavor.)
Onion
1 (Chopped.)
Carrots
6 (Cleaned and sliced, divide into 2 for the initial mix and 4 for later.)
Celery Stalks
2 (Washed and cut, include leaves if available.)
Dill
1/2 teaspoon (Fresh or dried.)
Egg Noodles
10 ounces (Cooked according to package instructions.)
Instructions
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1. In a large stockpot, combine the chicken broth, salt, pepper, onion, 2 sliced carrots, 1 stalk of chopped celery, and dill along with the chicken carcass.
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2. Add just enough water to fully cover the ingredients. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
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3. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for at least 2 hours to extract all the flavors from the carcass.
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4. After simmering, use a cheesecloth strainer to carefully pour the soup into another large pot, leaving behind the bones and any solids.
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5. Remove the cooked chicken from the carcass, discarding the bones and any inedible parts. Add the usable chicken meat back into the strained soup.
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6. Add the remaining sliced carrots and the second chopped stalk of celery to the pot, giving the soup extra texture and flavor.
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7. Bring the soup back to a boil, then simmer for an additional hour, allowing the vegetables to soften and flavors to meld. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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8. Finally, stir in the cooked egg noodles just before serving, ensuring they are heated through. Serve hot and enjoy your comforting bowl of soup!
Nutrition Information
3g
Fat
25g
Carbs
13g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Chicken Carcass Noodle Soup?
It is a heartwarming and nourishing soup made by simmering a leftover chicken carcass with vegetables and egg noodles to create a flavorful comfort food.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 6 servings.
How many calories are in a serving of this soup?
Each serving contains approximately 200 calories.
Is this recipe budget-friendly?
Yes, it is an inexpensive recipe that helps reduce waste by using a leftover chicken carcass.
What is the main protein source in this soup?
The protein comes from the chicken meat recovered from the carcass and the chicken broth, totaling 13g per serving.
How much chicken broth do I need?
You will need 6 cups of store-bought or homemade chicken broth.
Can I use a rotisserie chicken carcass for this recipe?
Yes, a leftover carcass from a roasted or cooked whole chicken is perfect for this recipe.
How much salt should I add?
The recipe calls for 1 1/2 teaspoons of Kosher salt, or more to taste.
What kind of pepper is recommended?
The recipe suggests 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper for the best flavor.
How many onions are required?
You will need one chopped onion.
How many carrots are used in this recipe?
A total of 6 carrots are used: 2 for the initial flavor extraction and 4 for the final soup texture.
How should I prepare the celery?
Wash and cut 2 celery stalks, including the leaves if they are available for extra flavor.
What type of dill can I use?
You can use 1/2 teaspoon of either fresh or dried dill.
What kind of noodles are best?
10 ounces of egg noodles, cooked according to package instructions, are recommended.
How long does the initial simmer take?
The carcass and initial vegetables should simmer for at least 2 hours to extract all the flavors.
Why do I need a cheesecloth strainer?
A cheesecloth strainer is used to carefully pour the soup into a new pot while removing bones and solid fragments.
What do I do with the chicken meat from the carcass?
Remove any usable chicken meat from the bones after simmering and add it back into the strained soup.
When do I add the remaining vegetables?
The remaining 4 sliced carrots and the second chopped celery stalk are added after the soup has been strained.
How long is the second simmering period?
After adding the fresh vegetables, simmer for an additional hour until the vegetables soften.
When should I add the egg noodles?
Stir in the pre-cooked egg noodles just before serving to ensure they are heated through without getting mushy.
How much fat is in one serving?
There are 3g of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in each bowl?
Each serving contains 25g of carbohydrates.
Is this soup considered an easy recipe?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe suitable for home cooks of all levels.
What should I do if the water level is too low?
Add just enough water at the start to fully cover the ingredients in the stockpot.
Can I use dried herbs?
Yes, the recipe allows for either fresh or dried dill depending on what you have on hand.
Is this soup good for cold weather?
Yes, it is described as a comfort food perfect for chilly evenings.
What should I discard during the process?
Discard the bones and any inedible parts of the carcass after the initial simmering stage.
Can I prepare the noodles in the soup?
The recipe recommends cooking the noodles separately according to package instructions before adding them.
How do I serve this soup?
Serve it hot in bowls, ensuring the noodles and vegetables are evenly distributed.
What are the main tags for this recipe?
The tags include soup, chicken, carcass, noodle, comfort food, inexpensive, homemade, easy recipe, and leftovers.