Description
Alton Brown’s chicken noodle soup delivers comfort with classic charm. Hearty vegetables, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked noodles create a soulful bowl of warmth you’ll crave on chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 ounces (56 grams) dried egg noodles, cooked to al dente
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) diced onion
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) diced celery
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) minced garlic
Liquids and Herbs:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken stock, homemade or store-bought
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
- Lemon halves, for serving
Instructions
- Fill a large, nonreactive stockpot with water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat for approximately 2 minutes, creating a bubbling liquid base for the dish.
- Introduce finely minced garlic, diced celery, and chopped onion into the boiling water, reducing heat to low and allowing the vegetables to simmer gently for 2 minutes, releasing their aromatic flavors.
- Carefully add the noodles to the vegetable-infused liquid, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, and continue cooking for 5 minutes until the noodles reach an al dente texture.
- Remove the stockpot from the heat source and season the contents with a harmonious blend of fresh herbs, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring an even distribution of seasonings.
- Transfer the prepared dish to serving plates and garnish with a wedge of fresh lemon, offering diners the option to squeeze additional citrusy brightness directly over their portion if desired.
Notes
- Homemade chicken stock transforms this soup from good to extraordinary.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices to create your unique flavor profile.
- Cooking noodles separately prevents them from becoming soggy and maintains perfect texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days in the refrigerator.
- Fresh ingredients make a significant difference in the overall taste and quality of the dish.
- Freezing individual portions works great for quick future meals.
- Consider using rotisserie chicken for a time-saving shortcut when you’re in a hurry.
- Gluten-free options are easy to achieve by swapping traditional noodles with rice noodles or zucchini spirals.
- Vegetarian friends can substitute chicken with tofu or additional vegetables.
- Low-sodium broth helps control salt intake without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg