This is part three in a 3-part series about how to cook and use a whole chicken.
Where did we leave off last time? Ah, yes… making our own chicken stock! That was so easy, wasn’t it? You can use that stock in any recipe that calls for chicken broth, but why not use it to make some thick, chunky chicken noodle soup? This is not the thin, watery stuff that you get out of a can when you’re sick. This is thick, flavorful, hearty soup that warms your soul on the coldest of days.
The secret to this recipe’s success is the cornstarch that you add at the end. It really changes the entire feel of the soup, so don’t skip that step!
chicken noodle soup
adapted from allrecipes.com
2 1/2 cups wide egg noodles
12 cups chicken broth
1/2 tbsp salt, or to taste
1 tsp poultry seasoning
1/2 tbsp dried parsley
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup water
3 cups diced, cooked chicken meat
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and oil cook according to package directions. Drain, and rinse under cool running water.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine broth, salt, and poultry seasoning. Bring to a boil. Stir in carrots, celery and onion. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water together until cornstarch is completely dissolved. Gradually add to soup, stirring constantly. Stir in noodles and chicken, and heat through.
9 responses so far ↓
1 bridget // Mar 19, 2010 at 4:34 pm
is this the same slurry thing you did to the turkey soup we had? it totally completed the whole warm-you-up-on-a-cold-day- experience!
2 paulawong // Mar 19, 2010 at 5:14 pm
yes, that’s the same one
3 Lizzylizzybobizzy // Mar 26, 2010 at 12:50 am
It’s no minestrone for the millions, buuuuuuuuuuut, it’ll have to do. ;D
4 paulawong // Mar 26, 2010 at 12:52 am
ah, the minestrone for the millions is on a different post
5 jes // Apr 5, 2010 at 11:01 pm
my students were so excited about your blog post, they thought song and dance were the only appropriate response.
betcha didn’t know there was a song with this title!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkAJS0zRNxI
6 paulawong // Apr 5, 2010 at 11:09 pm
that song is ridiculous… you need to teach your students this dance. If you do, and if they film it, and if you are in the film somewhere, I will personally make enough chocolate chip cookies for your entire class.
7 jes // Apr 5, 2010 at 11:56 pm
you better buy a lot of chocolate chips.
8 Courtnie // Dec 31, 2010 at 5:33 pm
This is the best chicken noodle I’ve ever had. I added 2 tsp garlic powder and some pepper to taste. All of my eaters have also given it rave reviews. Thanks Paula Wong!
9 paulawong // Dec 31, 2010 at 5:36 pm
You’re SO welcome!