Description
Hearty chicken noodle soup from the Pioneer Woman combines comforting flavors with classic ingredients. Rich broth and tender chicken create a satisfying meal that welcomes you home with warmth and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole fryer chicken, cut up
- 16 oz (454 g) frozen “homemade” egg noodles
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- ½ medium onion, diced (optional)
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp white pepper, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground thyme
- 2 tsps dried parsley flakes
Instructions
- Broth Preparation: Submerge quartered fryer chicken in a large pot with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Chicken Processing: Remove chicken, let cool slightly, then meticulously shred meat, separating it from bones. Return bones to the broth and continue simmering for 45 minutes to intensify flavor profile.
- Vegetable Infusion: Strain out bone fragments, then introduce diced onions, carrots, and celery into the enriched broth. Sprinkle in turmeric, white pepper, thyme, and parsley flakes. Allow vegetables to soften and meld flavors for 10 minutes.
- Noodle Integration: Elevate heat to medium-high, add shredded chicken and frozen egg noodles. Cook for 8-10 minutes until noodles reach optimal tenderness, ensuring a harmonious blend of ingredients.
- Texture Enhancement: Whisk flour with water to create a smooth thickening paste. Gently fold into the soup, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to achieve a rich, creamy consistency.
- Final Touches: Conduct a flavor assessment, adjusting seasoning with salt and white pepper as needed. Serve piping hot, ensuring each bowl captures the soup’s robust and comforting essence.
Notes
- Bone Broth Boost: Simmering chicken bones for 45 minutes creates an incredibly rich, deep flavor foundation that transforms ordinary soup into an extraordinary culinary experience.
- Shredding Strategy: Use two forks to meticulously pull apart chicken meat, ensuring consistent, tender pieces that distribute evenly throughout the soup.
- Thickening Technique: Whisk flour and water separately to create a smooth paste, preventing lumps and ensuring a silky, consistent soup texture.
- Temperature Control: Maintain gentle simmering instead of rapid boiling to preserve delicate flavors and prevent meat from becoming tough or stringy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg