Chef John's Classic Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients List

• 1 tablespoon butter

• ½ cup diced carrot

• ½ cup diced onion

• ½ cup diced celery

• ¼ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

• 1 pinch salt

• 2 tablespoons melted chicken fat

• 2 quarts roasted chicken broth (see footnote for recipe link)

• 4 ounces uncooked wide egg noodles

• 2 cooked boneless chicken breast halves, cubed

• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (Optional)

• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

In a large soup pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced carrots, onions, celery, thyme, and a pinch of salt. Stir in the chicken fat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions become soft and translucent, about 5 to 6 minutes.

Add the roasted chicken broth to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.

Stir in the cooked chicken breast meat and simmer until fully heated, about 5 minutes. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Serve the soup hot and enjoy the comforting flavors!

Editor's Note:

This recipe features Chef John's signature Roasted Chicken Broth as a key ingredient.

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