Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup | Chicken | How To Make Chicken Noodle Soup | Southern Mountain Kitchen

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.

Cut up 1/3 cup of onions into smaller pieces.

Cut up 1/2 cup of carrots into smaller pieces (baby carrots can be used).

Cut up 1 stalk of celery into smaller pieces.

Add all vegetables into a medium to large size pot.

Pour in 6 cups of water into the pot with the vegetables.

Add at least 2 cups of cooked chicken (breast or thigh).

Add 2 tablespoons of chicken bouillon for flavor.

Stir everything in the pot to mix thoroughly.

Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting for dietary restrictions.

Turn the temperature up to bring the pot to a boil.

Cook the vegetables until tender, especially the carrots (about 20 minutes).

Once vegetables are tender, add in 2.5 cups of egg noodles gradually, mixing them through.

Cook for at least another 10 minutes to soften the noodles for soup.

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