There's nothing quite like a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup to comfort you on a chilly day. This homemade recipe is delicious and easy to make. Perfect for a family snack or a cozy night in!
This chicken noodle soup is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it a favorite for all ages. Whether you're feeling under the weather or just in need of some comfort food, this chicken noodle soup is sure to hit the spot. Enjoy your homemade soup, and stay warm!
Families enjoy chicken noodle soup for many reasons:
Familiar Flavors: The mild and comforting flavors of chicken, carrots, and noodles are familiar and appealing to young taste buds.
Texture Variety: The combination of tender chicken, soft noodles, and slightly crunchy vegetables provides a pleasant mix of textures.
Nutritious: Parents often choose this soup because it's packed with nutrients from the vegetables, protein from the chicken, and energy from the noodles.
Whether you're feeling under the weather or just in need of some comfort food, this chicken noodle soup is sure to hit the spot.
Meal Pattern Contribution: 1 cup total vegetable (1/8 cup additional vegetable, 1/8 cup red/orange vegetable, 1/4 cup other vegetable), 1.50 oz eq meat/meat alternate, 0.50 oz eq grains. Note: Add 1% milk to make it a creditable snack. Age group 1-5 years old. Combination meals like soup require 1 cup serving for both age groups.
This Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe was scaled to 8 servings by the Child Lane Nutrition Program, a CACFP-hosted program that supports 500+ Family Child Care Home Providers in Los Angeles County and Orange County.
Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Servings: 8 (1 cup each serving)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30-45 minutes
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Ingredients
Butter | 1 Tbsp
Onion | ½ cup
Celery | ½ cup
Carrot | 1.5 cups
Chicken Broth | 14.5 ounce
Veggie Broth | 14.5 ounces
Chicken, cooked | ½ lb.
Egg Noodles | 2.5 cups
Dried Basil | ½ tsp
Dried Oregano | ½ tsp
Garlic Powder | 1 tsp
Salt | To taste
Pepper | To taste
Directions
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and celery and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add chicken broth, vegetable broth, chicken, egg noodles, carrots, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until soup has reached 165 ◦F or above.
Before serving, make sure the soup is cooled down to 150 ◦F -145 ◦F.
Note: When scooping soup into bowls, make sure to first scoop protein, vegetables and pasta and then top with broth.
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