Description
Barefoot Contessa’s Chicken Noodle Soup brings comfort straight from Ina Garten’s kitchen to your table. Rich with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and homemade broth, this classic recipe warms souls and satisfies hunger with each comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 whole chicken breast (2 split), bone-in, skin on
Vegetables:
- 240 grams (8.5 ounces) medium-diced celery (2 stalks)
- 180 grams (6.3 ounces) medium-diced carrots (3 carrots)
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 quarts (1.9 liters) homemade chicken stock
- 200 grams (7 ounces) wide egg noodles
- 15 grams (0.5 ounces) chopped fresh parsley
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Ignite the oven’s warmth to a precise 180°C (350°F), creating an ideal culinary environment for roasting.
- Position the chicken breast on a spacious sheet pan, massaging the surface with a delicate layer of olive oil, then lavishly dust with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Transfer the seasoned poultry into the heated oven, allowing it to roast for 35-40 minutes until the internal temperature signals complete cooking.
- Once the chicken reaches a comfortable handling temperature, meticulously separate the tender meat from the bones, discard the crispy skin, and transform the protein into delicate shreds or refined cubes.
- In a generously sized pot, coax the homemade chicken stock to a gentle, bubbling simmer, creating a flavorful liquid foundation.
- Introduce finely diced celery and carrots into the simmering stock, followed by the delicate noodles, allowing them to dance and soften for approximately 10 minutes.
- Gently fold the prepared chicken pieces and vibrant fresh parsley into the aromatic mixture, warming them through to meld the flavors.
- Conduct a final taste test, adjusting the seasoning with salt and pepper to elevate the soup’s complexity, then ladle into bowls and serve piping hot.
Notes
- Preserve noodle texture by adding them late in the cooking process, preventing a soggy, overcooked consistency.
- Select top-notch chicken stock as the flavor foundation, with homemade preferred over store-bought alternatives.
- Prepare chicken by shredding or dicing into uniform, small pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the soup.
- Enhance final taste by tasting and fine-tuning seasonings just before serving, balancing salt and pepper.
- Maximize herb freshness by sprinkling chopped parsley at the last moment, maintaining its bright color and crisp flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 128
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1,000mg
- Fat: 2.8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 22mg