Chicken Noodle Soup
“Mommy’s Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup” has become a staple at the Martin Residence. It’s quick, easy, and always tastes delicious. The perfect comfort food.
THE INGREDIENTS
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4 c chicken broth (left over juices from roasting a whole chicken)
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2 c chopped cooked chicken pieces
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4 tsp Himalayan sea salt
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2 TBSP butter or coconut oil
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5 medium carrots
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1/2 bag of frozen organic peas
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4 cloves of garlic
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3 stalks organic celery
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1 large yellow onion
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Pinch of cayenne pepper powder
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1/8 tsp chilli powder
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3 tsp organic turmeric powder
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1/4 tsp organic powdered ginger (or 1 drop of YL Ginger EO)
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3 tsp dried organic parsley (or 1 drop of YL Parsley EO)
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1 package of noodles of your choice
DIRECTIONS
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Preheat large stockpot on med-high heat on the stovetop.
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Add 2 tablespoons of butter.
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Add minced garlic, onions, and celery to melted butter and seer until translucent.
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Add salt, cayenne, chilli, turmeric, ginger, and parsley.
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Add chopped chicken, carrots, peas, chicken broth, and 4 cups of water. Boil on medium-low heat until carrots are tender.
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Meanwhile, in a separate pot, bring water to a boil and cook noodles until al dente.
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Drain water from the noodles, then add them to the rest of the chicken soup.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
This is an easy recipe to double or triple to feed a bigger crew or have lots of leftovers. I do like to make more, but I refrain from adding the noodles before canning or freezing. Then, when I open a can of the leftovers I add fresh noodles so they don't go mushy when canned or frozen.