This winter it seems every time I talk to someone, they have been under the weather or are taking care of someone who is sick. I know it is that time of year, but there is so much illness going around! Compared to some friends, my family has had it easy. We have had a little sickness go through our house, but mainly aches, pains and just wanting to sleep, with a couple of terrible colds. I hope you and your family are having a sick-free winter because there is some yucky stuff going around!
This is a great soup whether you are sick or just want some quick old-fashioned cooking! The recipe is basically a quick version of my chicken noodle soup for which I simmer chicken and make my own broth. Sometimes you don’t want to go through all that and just want to whip something together quickly. It does take a little longer than opening a can, but it is sooo much better. Here’s to a healthy rest of the winter!
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ½ cup chopped carrots
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 9 cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons flour
- ½ cup water
- 1 package (12 ounces) frozen egg noodles
- ½ pound shredded cooked chicken
- ¼ cup ½ and ½ or whipping cream
- Over medium heat, melt butter in Dutch oven.
- Add the onions, celery and carrots.
- Cook for a few minutes until beginning to soften.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds to fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth and seasonings and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Mix the flour and water.
- Pour into soup and stir in the noodles.
- Continue simmering for 10 more minutes.
- Add chicken and ½ and ½, and heat for a couple more minutes.
Enjoy!
Kim
Shared at the following great link parties:
Gooseberry Patch What have you made this week link party
Mandy’s Recipe Box Totally Tasty Tuesdays
My mouth is watering just to look at that gorgeous bowl of soup. I SO love the texture of the frozen noodles. No doubt, this is a recipe that will be made often throughout the winter. Thanks for sharing. I really don’t have a good chicken noodle soup in my files, so now I do. YAY!
Kim – wanted you to know I shared your recipe this week at my blog. And linked it up at Weekend Potluck. MM good! =) Hope you enjoy a delightful weekend Friend.
Thanks so much Marsha! Hope you have a great weekend as well!
~Kim