Imagine a steaming bowl of comfort that transports you straight to an Italian grandmother's kitchen, where love is stirred into every spoonful. This isn't just another chicken noodle soup - this is Nonna's legendary recipe, a heartwarming dish that combines traditional Italian cooking techniques with soul-satisfying flavors. Packed with tender chicken, perfectly cooked vegetables, and delicate egg noodles, this soup is more than a meal - it's a culinary embrace that promises to chase away any chill and bring pure, homemade happiness to your table.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 8 cups of chicken broth
- 2 cups of egg noodles
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables: dice the onion, slice carrots, chop celery, and mince garlic.
- In a large soup pot, place the whole chicken pieces and pour in the chicken broth. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and skim off any foam that forms on the surface of the broth to ensure a clear, clean-tasting soup.
- Add chopped onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer the soup uncovered for approximately 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender, allowing the vegetables to soften and flavors to meld together.
- Carefully remove the chicken pieces from the broth and let them cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, shred the chicken meat, discarding bones and skin.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot and add egg noodles. Cook for an additional 6-8 minutes until noodles are al dente.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt and pepper to preference.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls and garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately, preferably with crusty Italian bread on the side for a complete meal.
Tips
- Use a whole chicken for richer, more complex flavor - the bones and meat will create a deeper broth.
- Skim the foam carefully during initial boiling to ensure a clear, clean-tasting soup.
- Don't rush the simmering process; low and slow cooking allows flavors to develop fully.
- For extra authenticity, use fresh, high-quality egg noodles if possible.
- Let the chicken cool slightly before shredding to prevent burning your fingers.
- Fresh parsley is key - it adds a bright, fresh finish to the rich soup.
- Serve with crusty Italian bread to soak up every last delicious drop of broth.
- For best results, make the soup a day ahead and reheat - the flavors will intensify overnight.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 95mg
