How To: Simplify: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

How To: Simplify: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup


Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3-4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3-4 large celery sticks, sliced
• 14 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups extra wide egg noodles
• 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
• 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a saute pan. Pour in onion, carrots and celery; saute for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.
2. Pour the chicken broth into a large pot and heat until bubbly. Add egg noodles and cook for approximately 10 minutes or until the noodles are softened.
3. Add shredded chicken, sauteed vegetables, oregano, basil, salt and pepper (to taste).
4. Bring soup mixture to a boil and then reduce heat. Simmer for at least 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to intermix.
5. Serve warm with crackers.