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There’s something about a bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup that warms all the way to the heart. When I was growing up, if someone in our home was sick, Mamaw always came by with a big pot of her homemade chicken noodle soup. As a child, I wondered what magic ingredient she added, because we always felt better after enjoying a bowl of it.
For years after marrying, I wouldn’t even attempt to make homemade chicken noodle soup, because I was convinced it couldn’t possible be as good as Mamaw’s. After years of Mamaw telling me it would turn out fine, I finally gave it a try. She was right, it tasted just like hers!
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We lost Mamaw in 2009 and I’m so glad for all of the recipes she passed down to me. She taught our family what it meant to be a homemaker. She is the reason Polishing Pemberley exists. By passing down a love of home and family to my mother, who passed it to me, she has created her own legacy.
I realize that everyone hasn’t had the advantage of someone to teach them homemaking skills. That is the primary reason for my blog. Homemaking, to put it simply, is to love your home and those who live there. If you do that, then you’re on a path to create a life you love. Our tagline is, “Where Home Is Not Just A Place, But An Experience.” By loving your home and family, you can create something exceptional!
This chicken noodle soup recipe is super easy and un-complicated. Anytime someone in our home is sick, my husband or I will make a big pot of it. Our children will usually eat that, even if they don’t feel like eating anything.
Busy Day Tip
If you want to make things really simple, buy a rotisserie chicken from your local deli in place of a whole un-cooked chicken. It not only saves time, but I love the flavor! I also keep the chicken bones to make homemade chicken broth. It tastes much better than the store-bought and it’s healthier. I’ll tell you how to make it at the end of this post.
Another thing that I added to Mamaw’s recipe, is herbs provence. I love the herby flavor it adds. It just really compliments the other flavors in the soup. You can absolutely omit it if you choose, and your soup will still be fantastic. However, if you have it on hand, I highly recommend using it!
If you plan to have this for supper in the evening, I recommend making it early in the day. I like to simmer it on low for 2-3 hours. It deepens the flavor.
I use an 8qt. stock pot to make mine in, because three of our four children still live at home. You can use a smaller pot for less people. Just use half of everything except for the can of soup. Go ahead and use the whole can.
This is a very basic, but delicious recipe. Feel free to add in extras according to your taste preference such as diced carrots, English peas or mushrooms. If you get creative, I’d love to hear about it in the comments below. As always, if you have any questions, please drop me an email and I’ll get back to you!
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 1 Whole chicken or 1 rotisserie chicken
- 2 Bags of Egg Noodles
- 2 Carrots, diced-optional
- 1 Can of Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 Tablespoon of Herbs Provence
- 4-6 Chicken bullion cubes – optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- If you are using a whole chicken:
- Rinse the inside and outside of the bird well, making sure that you have removed any organ meats from inside the cavity.
- Put the chicken in an 8 qt. stock pot and cover with water. Boil until the juices run clear. (Tip: The longer you boil the chicken, the richer and more flavorful your broth will be.)
- DO NOT DRAIN THE CHICKEN. This broth is the base for your soup. Lift the chicken out of the broth and transfer it to a platter or plate for de-boning.
- For whole and rotisserie chicken:
- Debone the chicken and save the bones and skin to make broth if desired. If using the rotisserie chicken, you will want to toss all of the skin in the pot with the de-boned chicken to flavor your broth. You can remove the skin after you’ve boiled the chicken for 45 minutes – 1 hour. If you prefer to not have to remove the skin, just toss 4-6 chicken bullion cubes in the pot in place of the skin when you cover the chicken with water.
- Next, whisk in the cream of chicken soup, add the carrots, herbs provence and egg noodles.
- Gently boil until noodles are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Homemade Bone Broth
Ingredients
- Bones and skin from 1-3 whole chickens, or large beef bones.
- 1-2 Tablespoons of whole peppercorn
- 2 Stalks of celery – trimmed and cut in half
- Herbs of choice such as, herbs provence, parsley, basil, sage, poultry seasoning etc. (If you want a very basic broth, you can omit the herbs and just use the salt and peppercorn.)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Depending on how much broth you will be making, put all ingredients in a large crockpot or an electric roaster. For the crockpot, cook on high for 12 hours. Reduce heat to low and cook for another 48 hours.
- For the electric roaster, cook at 250 for 12 hours. Reduce the heat to 200 for another 48 hours.
- After the broth has cooled, pour it through a sieve to strain out the peppercorn. Ladle the broth into freezer safe containers, leaving 1/2″ of headspace. This will keep well in the freezer for 6 months.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Bone Broth
Serves:
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 63 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 3 g | 4.6% | |
| Saturated Fat 1 g | 5% | |
| Trans Fat 0 g | ||
| Cholesterol 14 mg | 4.7% | |
| Sodium 157 mg | 6.5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 3 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1 g | 4% | |
| Sugars | ||
| Protein 5 g | ||
| Vitamin A 6 µg | Vitamin C 1 mg | |
| Calcium 32 mg | Iron 2 mg | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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