Version 1 - Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

So Chicken Noodle Soup is BIG in our homestead. I love chicken noodle soup.

This is Version #1 - My Stove Top Version.

I don't normally use this version because I like to use my crockpot (which is version #2). So when I'm doing this version, I'm normally procrastinating or short on time.

Ingredients:
3 Cans chicken stock
3 Cans water
4 Chicken breasts
1 Chicken Bullion cube
Carrots
Celery
red onion
a bunch of spices

So chicken noodle soup is really hard to screw up honestly. I've done it a bunch of times, with a bunch of variations.

In this version I ad the chicken stock and water, then chop up the veggies and toss them in on low.


I leave them on low until my chicken is defrosted. (remember the procrastination part... this is where that comes in).

When the chicken is defrosted I just toss the breasts into the broth with the veggies and turn it on Medium-High.


I didn't list the spices, because honestly I don't keep track.
I'm a non-measuring kind of cook.

My staples are Onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, seasoning salt, Italian seasoning, basil, oregano.... but there are some others I know I'm forgetting. I like spices. In my eyes bland food = bland people. Everyone can use a little more spice in their life

I leave it on medium high until the chicken is cooked through.

Then I turn it down to medium low. I pull out the chicken and use a fork & knife to just shred it.


Mean while I boil some noodles on the side.

I HATE HATE HATE soggy noodles. So I would prefer to cook my noodles on the side then add them to my soup. My husband doesn't mind soggy noodles, but I despise them.
It doesn't really matter what noodles you use. we had medium shells in the pantry, so thats what i used. We normally use whole wheat egg noodles, but I was out.

I like to serve my chicken noodle soup with a bread as a side. I switch it up though. This time I had grands jr. rolls on hand, So that's what I used.


Then once the noodles are all done.
its time to serve it up.

I put the noodles in the bowl first, then ladle the chicken, veggies, and broth on top.
Enjoy!!

P.S. - my husband thought it was VERY weird that i was taking pictures of him ladling out soup. but its all for the good of the blog. :)

P.P.S - I also plan on making this with the left over turkey from thanksgiving. One of B's favorite leftover dishes is Turkey Noodle Soup.