Experience the heartwarming flavors of my Grandma's chicken soup recipe. Made with love, tender chicken, lots of veggies, & a ton of Southern charm. Warm your soul with this old-fashioned favorite.
Add the chicken, half onion, whole carrots, whole celery, and whole garlic cloves to a stock pot.
Cover with the chicken stock. If it doesn't cover the ingredients add water or a bit more stock if it's available.
Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is 165℉ in the center when measured with an instant-read thermometer.
Remove the vegetables and chicken from the stock.
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Put the cooked vegetables into the blender with a little stock and puree.
Dice and chop the remaining uncooked vegetables if you haven't already.
Add the uncooked vegetables, diced chicken breast, and vegetable puree to the stock.
Stir until the puree is mixed into the broth.
Use the bouillon and enough water to cover the vegetables and chicken.
Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Cook the pasta and drain.
Stir the pasta into the stockpot with the soup.
Taste and add salt if needed or a bit more bouillon if needed for flavor.
Notes
Storage:The best part about this recipe is that it stores super easily. Portion the leftover chicken soup into an airtight container and refrigerate (up to three days) or freeze (up to three months.)Tips:
Use a big slotted spoon or a skimmer spoon to remove the chicken and veggies from the broth.
For really great soup, don't overcook the chicken. Smaller pieces won't take long, so check for doneness with a thermometer—no guessing!
Dice up the remaining veggies while the chicken cooks to save time.
I like to spray my measuring spoon with a bit of non-stick cooking spray before scooping out the bouillon. It releases more easily that way!
Bouillon has salt in it, so don't season without taste testing first. You likely won't need any additional salt.
If you're preparing the homemade soup in advance, add the noodles just before serving to keep them from getting soggy.