HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while pasta is usually less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken stock

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Homemade stock is healthier and can be made from scraps.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: rotisserie chicken

Thighs are more flavorful and cheaper than breasts.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Pat the chicken pieces dry.

Cut the wings into three pieces, removing the ends.

Cut the chicken thighs in half and leave the chicken breasts whole.

Heat a Dutch oven on medium high and add 1 tablespoon of oil.

Brown the chicken breasts for 3 minutes on each side, then remove and set aside.

Brown the remaining chicken pieces for 3 minutes on each side, then remove and set aside with the chicken breasts.

Add one minced onion to the oil and cook for 3 minutes.

Return all chicken pieces except the chicken breasts to the pot and add accumulated juices.

Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes, monitoring to prevent sticking.

After 20 minutes, add the chicken breasts back into the pot along with 10 cups of water, ensuring the chicken is covered.

Increase heat to medium high, add pepper, salt, and bay leaves, and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes or until chicken breasts are fully cooked.

Remove chicken breasts and let cool before shredding.

Strain the chicken stock using a fat separator or spoon to skim off fat.

In a clean Dutch oven, heat a little oil on medium high and add the remaining onion, carrots, and celery; cook for 7 minutes.

Add thyme and mix, then pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cook vegetables for 6 minutes.

Shred the cooled chicken breast and remove skin.

Check the softness of the celery and carrots; they should be easily breakable.

Add the noodles and cook according to package instructions (about 6 minutes).

Once noodles are cooked, add shredded chicken and heat for a couple of minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and ground black pepper as needed.

Turn off heat and add minced parsley before serving.

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