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Yankee Doodle Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe: Old-Fashioned Comfort in a Bowl

Yankee Doodle Chicken Noodle Soup

This comforting Yankee Doodle Chicken Noodle Soup combines tender simmered chicken, a fragrant homemade broth, vegetables, fine egg noodles, and fresh parsley. It makes about 8 generous servings for a cozy family dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Broth
  • 1 3 to 4-pound chicken Broiler/fryer chicken, cut into pieces
  • 3 quarts Water
Vegetables and Seasoning
  • 1 medium onion Medium onion, chopped
  • 2 ribs Celery ribs, sliced
  • 2 carrots Medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Poultry seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dried thyme
Noodles and Garnish
  • 1 cup Uncooked fine egg noodles
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, minced

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Place the chicken and water in a large Dutch oven or soup pot. Bring the water to a boil, skimming foam from the surface as it rises.
  2. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  3. Remove the chicken and let it cool until it is easy to handle. Strain the broth if you prefer a clearer, more polished soup.
  4. Remove and discard the chicken skin and bones. Cut or shred the chicken into bite-size pieces.
  5. Return the broth to the pot and add the onion, celery, carrots, salt, black pepper, poultry seasoning, and dried thyme. Simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the vegetables are nearly tender.
  6. Add the fine egg noodles and chicken. Cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, or according to the noodle package directions, until the noodles are tender.
  7. Stir in the minced fresh parsley and serve the soup hot.

Notes

Skim the broth during the first boil and strain it after cooking for a cleaner soup. Add the noodles near the end because fine egg noodles can become soft and absorb too much broth. If preparing the soup ahead, cook the noodles separately and add them to each serving.