The Ultimate Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: The Ultimate Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 to 4 lb.) chicken; 1 stalk celery with leaves; 1 carrot; 1 onion, quartered; 8 whole peppercorns; 6 whole cloves; 1 Tbsp. seasoned salt; 1 (12 oz.) pkg. wide egg noodles; 2 chicken bouillon cubes; 4 cans cream of chicken soup; parsley flakes; red pepper flakes (optional); 1 Tbsp. minced onion; black pepper

Servings: persons

1 (3 to 4 lb.) chicken
1 stalk celery with leaves
1 carrot
1 onion, quartered
8 whole peppercorns
6 whole cloves
1 Tbsp. seasoned salt
1 (12 oz.) pkg. wide egg noodles
2 chicken bouillon cubes
4 cans cream of chicken soup
parsley flakes
red pepper flakes (optional)
1 Tbsp. minced onion
black pepper

1
In a 6-quart pot, simmer chicken, celery, carrot, onion, peppercorns, cloves and salt in 4 quarts of water until chicken falls apart.
2
When cooked, remove chicken from pot; let cool, then skin, bone and tear into pieces.
3
Set aside.
4
Strain broth and return to pot.
5
Add chicken bouillon cubes, stirring to mix well. Stir in cream of chicken soup; stir to dissolve lumps.
6
Bring to a boil.
7
Add noodles and cook 6 minutes.
8
Stir in chicken pieces. Add parsley flakes, red pepper flakes, minced onion, black pepper and additional salt, if desired.

964

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

153

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 (3 to 4 lb.) chicken, 1 stalk celery with leaves, 1 carrot, 1 onion, quartered, and more.

Yes, The Ultimate Chicken Soup falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

The Ultimate Chicken Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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