Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Name: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 half chicken cut up and skin removed (or two chicken breast halves, bone-in, no skin); ½ cups water; 3 cloves garlic, whole; 1 onion, quartered; 2 stalks of celery (chopped in 3 pieces each); 2 carrots (chopped in 3 pieces each); 3 bay leaves; 1 bouquet of parsley or cilantro; 6 shiitake mushrooms; 4 green onions; a handful of cilantro leaves; Sambal Oelek chili paste

Servings: persons

1 half chicken cut up and skin removed (or two chicken breast halves, bone-in, no skin)
½ cups water
3 cloves garlic, whole
1 onion, quartered
2 stalks of celery (chopped in 3 pieces each)
2 carrots (chopped in 3 pieces each)
3 bay leaves
1 bouquet of parsley or cilantro
6 shiitake mushrooms
4 green onions
a handful of cilantro leaves
Sambal Oelek chili paste

1
Put the first 8 ingredients to a large stockpot, bring to a boil (high heat) and then reduce to simmer (medium-high heat).
2
Simmer for 25-30 minutes, skimming from time to time and seasoning as needed.
3
Chop chicken into large pieces and reserve.
4
Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve and discard the cooked veggies and herbs.
5
After straining the broth, return it to a boil on the stove.
6
Add two packages of unflavored Raman noodles-you can get the flavored kind and just throw away the little seasoning packet.
7
Hakubaku makes the best organic dried noodles, including ramen, I found them at Cost Plus World Market.
8
Stir periodically while that cooks, it'll take about three minutes.
9
For your garnish, thinly slice six shitake mushrooms and four green onions, sliced thin on the bias and a few fresh cilantro leaves.
10
When the Ramen is cooked, stir in the chicken, and then pour into bowls.
11
Sprinkle the raw mushroom, onion and cilantro and stir in about 1/2 tsp. of Sambal Oelek chili paste to each bowl (the chili paste is spicy so use it at your own discretion).

162

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 half chicken cut up and skin removed (or two chicken breast halves, bone-in, no skin), ½ cups water, 3 cloves garlic, whole, 1 onion, quartered, and more.

Yes, Homemade 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.

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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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