Description
Alton Brown’s chicken noodle soup delivers classic comfort with professional culinary precision. Homemade stock, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked noodles create a soulful bowl you’ll crave on chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (56 g) dried egg noodles, cooked to al dente
- 4 cups (946 ml) chicken stock, homemade or store-bought
- ¾ cup (180 ml) diced onion
- ¾ cup (180 ml) diced celery
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) minced garlic
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- 2 tsp (10 ml) finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
- Lemon halves, for serving
Instructions
- Preparation: Bring water to a vigorous boil in a large nonreactive stockpot, creating a foundation for the soup’s rich flavor profile.
- Vegetable Infusion: Reduce heat and gently introduce minced garlic, diced celery, and chopped onion, allowing their essences to meld and permeate the liquid for 2 minutes.
- Noodle Integration: Add noodles to the aromatic broth, stirring intermittently to prevent clumping, and cook until achieving a perfectly tender al dente consistency.
- Seasoning Finale: Remove from heat and elevate the soup’s flavor with a carefully curated blend of fresh herbs, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring a harmonious taste distribution.
- Serving Presentation: Plate the soup and enhance with a vibrant lemon wedge, offering a bright, citrusy accent that can be squeezed to taste, providing a personalized flavor boost.
Notes
- Prevent Noodle Clumping: Stir occasionally during cooking to keep noodles separated and ensure even cooking throughout the soup.
- Herb Selection Matters: Use fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for maximum flavor complexity and aromatic depth in the final dish.
- Temperature Control: Maintain a low simmer after initial boiling to preserve vegetable texture and prevent overcooking of delicate ingredients.
- Citrus Enhancement: Fresh lemon wedge adds bright, zesty notes that cut through the soup’s richness and elevate the overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg