Mamas Awesome Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Name: Mamas Awesome Chicken Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 4-pound hen; 3 celery stalks with leafy tops, chopped; 3 carrots, peeled and chopped; 3 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 large sweet onion, such as Vidalia, chopped; 2 tablespoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley; 2 bay leaves; 1 16-ounce package frozen green peas; 8 ounces noodles, such as egg noodles or very thin spaghetti, broken into small pieces

Servings: persons

1 4-pound hen
3 celery stalks with leafy tops, chopped
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1 large sweet onion, such as Vidalia, chopped
2 tablespoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
2 bay leaves
1 16-ounce package frozen green peas
8 ounces noodles, such as egg noodles or very thin spaghetti, broken into small pieces

1
Put the hen in a large stockpot and pour in water to cover (about 8 cups).
2
Add the celery, carrots, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, parsley, and bay leaves.
3
Bring to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to a simmer.
4
Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
5
Simmer the hen for 2 hours, or until the meat comes off the bone easily.
6
Remove the hen to a large bowl and cool.
7
Strain the broth into a large bowl and discard the vegetables.
8
Chill the broth and skim off and discard any fat that has risen to the top.
9
When the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones, discarding the bones and skin, and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
10
Return the broth to a large pot.
11
Add the shredded chicken, the frozen peas, and the noodles.
12
Bring the soup to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
13
Add extra salt to taste if desired.
14
I would never have guessed that sending this simple soup would bring such pleasure to my child and to me!

396

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 4-pound hen, 3 celery stalks with leafy tops, chopped, 3 carrots, peeled and chopped, 3 garlic cloves, sliced, and more.

Yes, Mamas Awesome 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.

Mamas Awesome Chicken Noodle Soup

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