Hot Chicken Noodle Broth (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 Tablespoon unsalted butter.
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2 ribs celery, chopped small.
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3-4 large carrots, cut into tiny cubes.
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1 clove garlic, finely chopped.
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10 cups chicken broth or stock.
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1 teaspoon salt, adjust as needed.
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1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper, adjust as needed.
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1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, add more if you like.
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1/8 teaspoon dried sage leaves.
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1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
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1 batch handmade egg noodles or 4 cups dry egg noodles, bow-tie or any small pasta.
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3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken.
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1 teaspoon chicken flavor better than bouillon or chicken bouillon powder.
# Instructions:
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Warm the butter in a big enamel pot on medium-high heat. Toss in your chopped celery and carrots, then cook them for 3 minutes until they start to soften up a bit.
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Throw in your chopped garlic and stir it around for about half a minute until you can really smell it.
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Add your chicken broth and sprinkle in the rosemary, sage, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Give it a quick taste and add a bit of better than bouillon if you want more chicken flavor.
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Let the broth bubble up to a boil. Drop in your noodles or pasta and cook until they're just firm to the bite. Watch store-bought noodles carefully so they don't turn mushy.
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Once noodles feel tender but not soggy, turn off the burner. The leftover heat will keep cooking them gently.
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Stir the shredded rotisserie chicken into your soup and give it one more taste. Tweak the seasonings if needed.
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Ladle it up while it's still steaming hot. The cozy taste of this homemade soup can't be beat. Any extras will stay good in a sealed container in your fridge for 4-5 days.
# Notes:
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Homemade stock makes this dish way tastier. You can make it by boiling the bones from your rotisserie chicken.
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If you can't eat gluten, just swap in gluten-free noodles or make your own with gluten-free flour mix.
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You can prep this soup ahead of time. For best results, make the broth first, then add fresh noodles and chicken right before you plan to eat.
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Want to save it for later? Let it cool down completely, then pop it in a freezer container for up to 3 months. Warm it up in the fridge or on the stove over medium heat.