Chicken and German Noodle Soup Recipe

Name: Chicken and German Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 each chicken, whole 2 1/2 to 3 lb, cut up; 6 cups water; 2 each parsley sprigs; 2 each celery stalks cut up; 1 each carrots sliced; 1 small onions cut up; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 each bay leaves; Spatzle; 1 cup flour, all-purpose plus 2 tbsp; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 each eggs; 1/2 cup milk

Servings: persons

1 each chicken, whole 2 1/2 to 3 lb, cut up
6 cups water
2 each parsley sprigs
2 each celery stalks cut up
1 each carrots sliced
1 small onions cut up
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 each bay leaves
Spatzle
1 cup flour, all-purpose plus 2 tbsp
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 each eggs
1/2 cup milk

1
In large kettle or Dutch oven combine all ingredients.
2
Cover and simmer until chicken is tender, about 1 hour.
3
Remove chicken from broth.
4
Strain broth; discard vegetables.
5
Skim off excess fat.
6
Return broth to pan.
7
Remove chicken meat from bones; chop chicken.
8
Add meat to broth; simmer.
9
Prepare spatzle; add to simmering soup as directed.
10
Stir together flour and salt in a small bowl.
11
Blend egg and milk; stir into the flour mixture.
12
Place half the dough in a strainer.
13
Hold over soup kettle.
14
With rubber spatula press dough through the strainer to form spatzle.
15
Repeat with remaining dough.
16
Cook and stir 5 minutes.
17
Ladle into bowls.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 each chicken, whole 2 1/2 to 3 lb, cut up, 6 cups water, 2 each parsley sprigs, 2 each celery stalks cut up, and more.

Yes, Chicken and German Noodle Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken and German Noodle Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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