Hello friends and friends of Paulina Kitchen! On this occasion and taking into account that by our region winter is already looking out their nose, we bring you a chicken soup to make at home and heat the body, because in this community we love soups! In this note we are going to pass some variants and ideas for the soup to be very tasty, advice so that the chicken does not dry and some tips to provide more flavor and color to this winter delicacy.
Of course and as always, at the end of the note we leave a simple recipe to prepare a rich chicken soup with noodles and vegetables , a very complete and comforting dish for those days when we need to eat something warm.
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About chicken soup
Chicken soup is a classic, comforting and nutritious dish that has been part of our kitchens for several generations. The combination of chicken, noodles and vegetables in an aromatic broth is simply irresistible, especially in cold days.
Chicken soup is a dish that is part of the gastronomic culture of many countries. Its origins date back to ancient times, when it was discovered that cooking chicken in a rich broth was a perfect way to take advantage of all the flavors and nutrients of the bird.
To this tasty combination, the noodles are added to provide texture to the plate, and if vegetables are also incorporated, we are talking about a very complete meal that does not need more additives.
Chicken soup with noodles in the world
In different regions of the world, you can find variations of chicken soup with noodles. Here we mention only some of the most popular.
- The " Chickn Noodle Soup " is a classic of American cuisine. It is prepared with chicken broth, egg noodles, carrots, celery and crumbled chicken.
- In Mexico, noodle chicken soup is known simply as " chicken noodle soup ." It is made with a seasoned chicken with herbs and spices, fine noodles are added and served with pieces of tender chicken and vegetables such as carrots, zucchini (zucchini) and chayote. It is usually seasoned with Limón and Chile.
- In Chinese cuisine, chicken soup is known as " Jīdàn Miàn Tāng " . It is prepared with chicken broth, wheat noodles or rice, crumbled chicken, egg and vegetables like Pak Choi or Chinese spinach. Soja sauce is often added to give it an additional flavor.
- In Italy, noodle chicken soup is known as " Minestrina with chicken and pasta . " It is made with chicken broth, short noodles such as Ditalini or Pastina, crumbled chicken, vegetables such as carrots and celery, and seasoned with Italian herbs such as rosemary and thyme.
You can also see all the soup recipes we have!
7 tips for a very rich chicken and noodles soup
- Using homemade chicken broth instead of a commercial will give soup a more authentic and fresh flavor.
- Another trick is to slightly brown the chicken before adding it to the broth, this will intensify its flavor and help not to dry.
- Always cook the chicken over low heat to keep it tender and juicy.
- Incorporate vegetables gradually during cooking so that they do not soften too much and retain their crispy texture.
- Add the noodles respecting their cooking time, so that they are not too soft. They can also cook separately and add at the last moment.
- To prevent the chicken from drying out, it is important not to cook much time. Remove the chicken from the broth once it is completely cooked and crumble or cut into small pieces. Add to the soup just before serving.
- To avoid undesirable smell during chicken cooking, it is important that chicken is fresh. aromatic ingredients can be added .
Todos of flavor for chicken soup recipe with noodles
- For a more original soup you can add additional vegetables to typical, such as spinach, mushrooms , corn, or roasted peppers, to add more color and texture.
- Another option is to use noodles of different types, such as ramen noodles , whole wheat wheat noodles or even soba noodles (Sarracene wheat) to take an interesting turn.
- You can also incorporate legumes, such as beans (beans) or chickpeas, which provide more flavor and texture to the soup, in addition to making it even more nutritious.
Chicken soup recipe with noodles and vegetables
Yield : between 4 and 6 portions
Preparation time : 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 500 grams of boneless chicken breast
- 1 large onion, cut into fine slices
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into slices
- 1 big potato peeled and cut into cubes
- 2 celery stems, cut into pieces (include the leaves)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 200 grams of noodles of choice
- 1 liter of chicken broth or homemade vegetables
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley to decorate
- Olive oil
How to make chicken soup with noodles and vegetables
- In a large pot, heat two tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat and add the onion and garlic. Cook until they brown slightly.
- Cut the chicken breasts in half and add them to the pot. Cook on both sides until they are no longer pink in the center.
- Add the broth to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Remove impurities with the help of a sparkling. Add carrots, celery and potato. Lower the heat and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes for flavors to integrate.
- When the chicken is ready to remove and crumble following the fibers of the chicken to prevent it from drying out. Add the chicken to the pot again.
- Meanwhile, cook the noodles al dente. Once cooked, strain and add to the soup pot. Kitchen for 3 to 5 more minutes. Salpimentar at ease.
- Serve the chicken soup with very hot noodles and vegetables and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
