Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup

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This is my grandma's chicken noodle soup recipe. It's very savory and tasty, and I think everyone will like it. Use smoked chicken for even more flavor!

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Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup in a bowl garnished with celery leaves
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 ½ cups wide egg noodles

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

  • 12 cups chicken broth

  • 1 ½ tablespoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

  • 1 cup chopped celery

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • cup cornstarch

  • ¼ cup water

  • 3 cups diced, cooked chicken meat

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

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  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and oil, and boil until noodles are tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, rinse under cool running water, and drain again.

    Noodles cooking in a pot on a burner

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  3. Bring broth, salt, and poultry seasoning to a boil in a Dutch oven. Stir in celery and onion; reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables have softened, about 15 minutes.

    Broth with onions and celery in a pot on a burner

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  4. Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until cornstarch is completely dissolved; gradually stir into soup. Stir in noodles and chicken, and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

    Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup cooking in a pot on a burner

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  5. Serve hot and enjoy!

    Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup in a bowl garnished with celery leaves

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From the Editor

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

147 Calories
4g Fat
11g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 147
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 1664mg 72%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 16g 31%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 355mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.