Along with all the holiday fun and activities comes something that’s not so fun. Cold and flu season.
I was reminded about this when my husband got struck with the flu over the weekend. But instead of panicking about what he should eat, I knew exactly what to make for him.
Chicken Noodle Soup.
There’s actually some research behind chicken noodle soup’s infection-fighting abilities. In 2000, researchers from the University of Nebraska found that the components of chicken noodle soup had an anti-inflammatory effect. And besides that, it really is the perfect food for sensitive stomachs.
Last year I found this recipe from All Recipes that is beyond easy, especially when you use store-bought rotisserie chicken. I rushed to the store, bought the ingredients, and had it on the table in 45 minutes.
If you don’t already have a recipe for homemade chicken noodle soup, you’ve got to try it!
Ingredients
-1 tablespoon butter
-1/2 cup chopped onion
-1/2 cup chopped celery
-4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
-1 (14.5 ounce) can vegetable broth
-1/2 pound chopped cooked chicken breast
-1 1/2 cups egg noodles
-1 cup sliced carrots
-1/2 teaspoon dried basil
-1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
-salt and pepper to taste
Directions:In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion and celery in butter until just tender, 5 minutes. Pour in chicken and vegetable broths and stir in chicken, noodles, carrots, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes before serving.
I highly recommend using the Reame’s frozen noodles instead of dried egg noodles. The Reame’s aren’t available everywhere in the US, and they are sometimes hard to find in the store, but totally worth it.
Thanks for the tip Kate — I’ll have to remember that next time!
Funny this is posted today as I made Chicken Noodle soup with left over rotisserie chicken this morning. Mine is similar, however I add a bay leaf and peppercorns instead of basil and oregano.
Mmmm. Now if I can just get the kids to eat it.
Evelyn — I hear ya. Maybe if they are sick enough…
YUM-O!!!! I am so excited to have this recipe!!! When my husband is working late, it’s nice to have something that’s still on the stove and warm and not MUSH!! This is delicious, easy, and I’ve already shared the link with friends! Thanks for another great one!
Thanks Emilyt. Let me know how it turns out!
Loved it!!! I did it exactly as the recipe instructed and it turned out delicious. My mom said it tasted like Progresso soup. I took it as a compliment. Lentil soup is next.