Grown-Up Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Name: Grown-Up Chicken Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups low sodium chicken broth or 8 cups homemade chicken stock; 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 large leek, washed and sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds; 1 stalk celery, diced into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 carrot, cut into 1 1/2 inch julienne strips; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 portabella mushroom caps, cut in half and sliced 1/4 inch thick; 6 cups fresh spinach; 2 star anise; 2 four inch cinnamon sticks; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 ounces egg noodles; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

8 cups low sodium chicken broth or 8 cups homemade chicken stock
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 large leek, washed and sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds
1 stalk celery, diced into 1/2 inch pieces
1 carrot, cut into 1 1/2 inch julienne strips
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 portabella mushroom caps, cut in half and sliced 1/4 inch thick
6 cups fresh spinach
2 star anise
2 four inch cinnamon sticks
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces egg noodles
salt and pepper

1
In a large pot, combine broth, anise and cinnamon.
2
Cook over medium high heat for 10-15 minutes until fragrant.
3
Add chicken to liquid and poach until just cooked (about 15 minutes).
4
Remove chicken to a plate to cool.
5
Bring salted water to a boil in a medium size pot.
6
Add noodles and cook al dente, 4-6 minutes.
7
Strain noodles and rinse with cold water, then set aside.
8
Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
9
Saute leek, celery, carrot and garlic for about 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
10
Add portobello mushroom and saute for 5 minutes.
11
Remove anise and cinnamon from broth.
12
Add broth to sauteed vegetables, bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
13
Meanwhile, slice the cool chicken breasts into 1/4 inch pieces.
14
Add chicken, noodles and spinach to the simmering broth.
15
Cook for 2-4 minutes until the spinach has wilted.
16
Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper to suite.
17
Serve immediately with a hearty chunk of french bread.

1303

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

183

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups low sodium chicken broth or 8 cups homemade chicken stock, 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 large leek, washed and sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds, 1 stalk celery, diced into 1/2 inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Grown-Up Chicken 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.

Grown-Up Chicken Noodle Soup

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