Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

BEGINNINGS

1. 1

   Prepare the Chicken

   Place the whole Amish chicken in a large pot and cover it with 8 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Cook the Chicken

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for about 1 hour or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

3. 3

   Remove the Chicken

   Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool. Once cooled, shred the meat into bite-sized pieces, discarding the skin and bones.

4. 4

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In the same pot, add the diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and chopped celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

5. 5

   Add Shredded Chicken and Noodles

   Return the shredded chicken back to the pot with the vegetables. Then, add the torn egg noodles and stir to combine.

6. 6

   Season the Soup

   Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Bring the mixture back to a gentle boil.

7. 7

   Simmer the Soup

   Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.

8. 8

   Finish and Serve

   Stir in the chopped fresh parsley before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy your homemade chicken noodle soup.