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Chicken Noodle Soup with Winter Vegetables

Chicken noodle soup not only tastes great but it is good for you too. The combination of protein rich chicken and nutritious vegetables makes a great pick me up; the noodles give you energy, and the hot broth is especially good for anyone suffering from a cold or stuffy nose. Grandma was right: chicken soup is good for you! If you have a family of your own, you will want to continue this healthy and flavorful tradition by making homemade chicken noodle soup.

If you already enjoy making homemade chicken noodle soup recipes, the following chicken noodle soup recipe should be right up your alley. This chicken soup recipe is easy to make. You can make it on the stove in a single pot, like many other chicken noodle soup recipes. If you have not made homemade chicken noodle soup before, this is a great recipe to start with. As you build your soup-making skills, you can move on from using store-bought chicken broth to making your own. Until then, the canned chicken broth works just fine and makes your job much easier. Your soup can be ready in next to no time, even on a busy weeknight.

This soup uses some root vegetables like carrots and turnips to add more flavor and nutrition. Root vegetables store up sugars and nutrients in preparation for winter. All of this ends up in our soup, giving us a big boost in both flavor and needed nutrients. Feel free to add other root vegetables if you have them on hand; rutabagas, parsnips, sweet potatoes and other vegetables that grow beneath the ground can really make a soup special.

How to Make Tasty Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients -

½ cup thinly sliced leek
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup sliced carrot
6 cups chicken broth
½ cup chopped turnip
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
2 oz wide noodles

Preparation:

Combine the vegetables with 1/3 cup of the chicken broth in a big pan; cover and cook over a medium heat until the vegetables are tender, stirring it occasionally.

This will take about 14 minutes.

Stir in the rest of the broth, the herbs, pepper, and vinegar.

Bring the chicken soup to the boil and add the noodles, cooking it until the noodles are soft.

Stir in the chicken, turn the heat down to medium, and simmer until the chicken is heated through.

(Serves 6)

Chicken Noodle Soup with Winter Vegetables

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There is something comforting about a hot bowl of soup. Big chunks of tender chicken, curly noodles and colorful vegetables make each bite unique. Serve it up with some crusty French bread for a very satisfying meal. If you are feeling under the weather, this tasty chicken soup will make you feel nourished and cared for. Each sip of broth soothes your discomforts and makes you feel good. Fresh vegetables like carrots and parsley add their own flavors and nutrients into the bowl; creating a soup that would tempt anyone to take a bite.