Momma’s Feel Better Chicken Noodle Soup
Comforting and nourishing homemade chicken noodle soup passed down through generations.
Ingredients
For the chicken broth
- 2-3 chicken breasts
- 3-4 cups of water
- 1/2 of a medium-sized white onion
- 2 garlic cloves whole
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon of salt
For the chicken soup
- 2-3 large carrots cut into quarters
- 2-4 celery sticks sliced
- 2 -3 cups of green cabbage chunks
- 1 cup of chopped medium-sized white or yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced/finely chopped
- 2-3 cups of cooked shredded chicken
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 4-6 cups of chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of oregano
- 1 cup of fideo noodles
- 1 tablespoon of Knorr’s Chicken Flavored Bouillon
- Salt/pepper to taste
- 1 lime optional
Instructions
For the chicken broth
- In a large pot, combine all the ingredients for the chicken broth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for approximately 12-14 minutes.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the broth and allow it to cool. Then, shred the chicken to use in the soup.
- Don't discard the flavorful broth; simply remove the onion, garlic, and bay leaf.
- Season the broth with salt to taste.
For the chicken soup
- Start by finely chopping the onions and mincing the garlic. Cut the carrots into quarters and slice the celery. If the chicken is not already shredded, shred it now.
- In a separate pot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the onions for about 3-4 minutes. Then, add the carrots and celery, sautéing them together for an additional 4 minutes.
- Add the cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and oregano to the pot, stirring until fragrant, which should take about 45 seconds to a minute.
- Introduce the dry fideo noodles and stir for 1-2 more minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, shredded chicken, and cabbage to the pot.
- Incorporate 1 tablespoon of Knorr’s Chicken Flavor Bouillon.
- Taste the broth, and if needed, adjust the flavor with salt and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
- Serve the soup in bowls, and if desired, add a few drops of lime for that extra zest. Voilà! You've created a comforting bowl of chicken noodle soup that's sure to warm the heart and soul. Enjoy!