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Hearty Barefoot Contessa Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Hearty Barefoot Contessa Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe


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  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

Ina Garten’s classic chicken noodle soup delivers comfort with homemade stock, tender chicken, and hearty vegetables. Packed with flavor and warmth, this soul-soothing recipe invites you to savor each spoonful of pure culinary comfort.


Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken breast (2 split), bone-in, skin on
  • 240 g (8.5 oz) medium-diced celery (2 stalks)
  • 180 g (6.3 oz) medium-diced carrots (3 carrots)
  • 2 quarts (1.9 L) homemade chicken stock
  • 200 g (7 oz) wide egg noodles
  • 15 g (0.5 oz) chopped fresh parsley
  • Olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Roasting: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Coat chicken breast with olive oil, season with salt and black pepper on a sheet pan. Roast for 35-40 minutes until fully cooked.
  2. Shredding: Let chicken cool slightly, then skillfully separate meat from bones. Discard skin and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Soup Base: Pour chicken stock into a large pot, bringing to a gentle simmer. Add diced celery and carrots, then introduce noodles and cook for 10 minutes until tender.
  4. Finishing: Incorporate shredded chicken and fresh parsley into the simmering soup. Allow flavors to meld together, then season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serving: Ladle the hot, aromatic soup into serving bowls, ensuring each portion is brimming with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and perfectly cooked noodles.

Notes

  • Choose Quality Chicken: Select a fresh, plump chicken breast for maximum flavor and tender meat texture.
  • Perfect Roasting Technique: Roast chicken at exact temperature to ensure juicy, evenly cooked protein without drying out.
  • Enhance Stock Flavor: Homemade chicken stock transforms this soup from ordinary to extraordinary, creating deeper, richer taste profiles.
  • Precise Vegetable Cutting: Uniformly dice carrots and celery to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg