Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Making Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is a time consuming process. Homemade chicken stock takes hours.

This chicken noodle soup cheats by using canned stock. The ginger gives it more zest.

If you have a desire for homemade soup but don't have the time to devote to making homemade chicken stock then this chicken noodle soup recipe will satisfy your craving.

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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

2 (16 ounce) boxes Swanson chicken broth
2 cups water
3 carrots, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 pinch ground black pepper
3 slices fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped cooked chicken breast meat
1/2 cup egg noodles

Directions

In a large pot over medium heat combine the broth, water, carrots, celery and ground black pepper and allow to cook.

In a medium skillet over medium high heat, combine the ginger, oil and chicken. Saute for about 5 minutes and then remove the sliced ginger.

Add the chicken to the broth mixture, bring to a boil and then add the egg noodles. Continue to cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes until the noodles and vegetables are tender.

For an even richer chicken flavor I leave out the water. Sometimes I add onion and garlic for an even more complex taste.

You can give this chicken noodle soup an Asian flair by adding a few dashes of toasted sesame oil, a few sliced water chestnuts and chopped spinach leaves.

Make Southwestern chicken soup by leaving out the noodles and adding in some hominy, corn and cumin.

Even though this is not a true homemade soup the fact that it's so versatile, great tasting and so easy to make it deserves a place in your recipe file.

You Might Need:

Swanson Natural Goodness Chicken Broth, 16-Ounce Aseptic Box (Pack of 12)

Ginger Root, Sliced - 8 Lb Bag / Box Each