Chicken Noodle Soup for Two -

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner; chicken thighs are more affordable.

noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: egg noodles

Whole grain noodles offer more fiber; egg noodles are often cheaper.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan.

Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the melted butter and whisk to create a roux; cook for 1 minute and set aside.

Warm up a soup pan and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Add 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 stalk of celery, and 2 medium diced carrots to the pan; sauté until fork tender.

Add 1 clove of minced garlic and cook briefly with the vegetables.

Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and stir.

Season with 1/4 teaspoon thyme, 1/4 teaspoon oregano, and 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley.

Add 1 to 1.5 cups of pre-cooked chicken to the pot.

Add 3/4 cup of pre-cooked dry egg noodles to the soup.

Bring the soup to a boil, then add the roux to thicken.

Let the soup simmer for a few minutes to thicken up.

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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