From Scratch Chicken Noodle Soup

🛒 Ingredients

For the Broth (optional but recommended):

• 1 whole Country Ribbon chicken (about 4–5 lbs)

• 2–3 celery stalks + tops and ends

• 2–3 Lester’s Farm carrots + tops/peels

• 1 onion, quartered (skins on if using for color)

• 2–3 garlic cloves, smashed

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 tsp dried parsley (or 1 tbsp fresh)

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp turmeric (optional, immune boost!)

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp onion powder

For the Soup:

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 1 onion, diced

• 2–3 carrots, diced

• 2–3 celery stalks, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 8 cups prepared chicken broth (homemade or store-bought)

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (from your broth)

• 1 and 1/2 cups No Yolk Egg Noodles

• 1 tsp dried parsley (or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped)

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp turmeric (optional, immune boost!)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Broth (Pressure Cooker or Stovetop)

1. Cut the whole chicken into large pieces (or leave whole).

2. Place chicken, veggie scraps, spice and water into a large stockpot or pressure cooker.

   • Pressure Cooker: Cook on high pressure for 35–40 minutes, natural release.

   • Stovetop: Simmer uncovered 1.5–2 hours, skimming foam occasionally.

3. Strain broth, discard solids, and set chicken aside to cool. Shred meat, discarding skin and bones.

(If short on time, skip this step and use 8 cups of quality store-bought broth + rotisserie chicken.)

Step 2: Build the Soup

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil/butter over medium heat.

2. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook 5–6 minutes until softened.

3. Pour in broth, bring to a gentle boil.

4. Stir in shredded chicken, parsley, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.

5. Add No Yolk Egg Noodles and cook until tender (6–8 minutes).

💡 Tips & Variations

• Veggie swap: Add peas, corn, or spinach near the end of cooking.

• Creamy version: Stir in ½ cup cream at the end for richness.

• Make-ahead: This soup freezes beautifully.

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