Mom's Chicken Noodle Soup
Mom's chicken noodle soup is the easiest chicken noodle soup that will heal any cold. Simple ingredients, minimal effort, maximum comfort.
Ingredients
Ingredients (~5-6 servings)
- 1/2 whole chicken or 2-3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces
- 3 carrots peeled & sliced ½ inch thick
- 2 celery stalks sliced ½ inch thick
- 1/4 onion cut in a large dice
- 1 1/2 Tbsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1-2 cups egg noodles
- Water to cover
Instructions
- Add chicken, vegetables, and water to large pot.
- Bring to simmer, cover, and cook 35-40 minutes, skimming foam periodically.
- Remove chicken, let cool 10 minutes.
- Shred chicken, discarding skin and bones.
- Return chicken to pot.
- Add egg noodles, simmer 7-10 minutes until tender.
- Let soup rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For better leftover storage, cook noodles separately and add to individual bowls.