Secret's Out Perfect Chicken Noodle Soup

February 15, 2014

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Especially when the dreaded winter illnesses hit, Chicken Noodle Soup seems to have healing powers. It's very light with simple flavors, yet just what the doctor ordered! It's also deceivingly hearty! Using chicken with the bone in and skin on is key, because the fats flavor the water to perfection. However, if you choose to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts, add in at least 2 tsp. (taste closer to the end and see if it needs more) chicken bouillion to the water in the beginnin

3 large carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, peeled and chopped, plus 2 whole stalks (roots, stalks, stem, flowers, and all)
2 1/2 quarts (10 cups) tap cold water
1 medium onion, peeled and diced
2 lb. chicken skin-on, bone-in
2 c. egg noodles, cooked
Salt to taste

Rinse thawed chicken with tap cold water. Put in a large pot with 2 1/2 quarts of tap cold water and 2 whole (uncut) celery stalks. Add a pinch of salt to the water. Let come to a boil, then turn heat...
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Nutritions

Calories
1784

Sodium
497mg
20% DV

Fat
10g
15% DV

Protein
47g
95% DV

Carbs
404g
137% DV

Fiber
54g
219% DV

Chicken Boiled