Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup delivers comfort straight from Ree Drummond’s kitchen. Rich broth, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked noodles promise a warm embrace that satisfies deep hunger and soothes weary souls.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 1 whole cut-up fryer chicken
Vegetables:
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- ½ medium onion, diced (optional)
Seasonings and Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper, plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) all-purpose flour
Noodles:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) frozen “homemade” egg noodles
Instructions
- Create a flavorful chicken broth by submerging the quartered fryer chicken in a large pot with 3.8 liters (4 quarts) of cold water. Bring the liquid to a vigorous boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and let it gently simmer for 30 minutes.
- Carefully extract the chicken using a slotted spoon. Allow the meat to cool slightly, then methodically shred it with two forks, meticulously separating and discarding the bones.
- Return the bones to the broth, cover the pot, and let it simmer on low heat for 45 minutes to intensify the flavor profile.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the bones while being cautious of any small fragments. Introduce diced onions, carrots, and celery into the enriched broth. Incorporate salt, turmeric, white pepper, thyme, and parsley flakes, stirring thoroughly to distribute the seasonings evenly. Allow the vegetables to cook for 10 minutes, melding the flavors together.
- Elevate the heat to medium-high and add the previously shredded chicken along with frozen egg noodles. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the noodles reach a perfectly tender consistency.
- Create a smooth thickening agent by whisking flour with water in a small bowl until a lump-free paste forms. Gently incorporate this mixture into the soup, stirring continuously to prevent clumping. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to achieve a slightly more substantial texture.
- Perform a final taste test, adjusting the seasoning with additional salt and white pepper as desired. Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Whisk flour paste gently to prevent graininess, creating a smooth, luxurious soup texture that feels like a warm hug.
- Toss vegetables in during the final cooking moments to keep them crisp, colorful, and packed with maximum nutritional goodness.
- Simmer chicken bones slowly, coaxing out every ounce of rich, golden flavor that transforms ordinary broth into liquid comfort.
- Stash leftover soup in sealed containers, knowing the flavors will dance and deepen overnight, making tomorrow’s meal even more delectable.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs instead of dried ones to infuse the soup with bright, garden-fresh aromatics that wake up every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg