Description
A comforting and hearty Italian noodle soup, known as Brodo di Pollo, made with tender chicken, vegetables, and noodles simmered in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
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- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs), cut into pieces
- 10 cups water
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 cup egg noodles
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken, water, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 1.5 hours, skimming off any foam.
- Remove chicken from the pot and let it cool. Discard skin and bones, then shred the meat.
- Strain the broth and return it to the pot. Discard the vegetables and bay leaf.
- Add thyme, parsley, and salt and pepper to the broth. Bring to a boil again.
- Add egg noodles and cook until tender, about 7-9 minutes.
- Return shredded chicken to the soup and simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, roast the chicken pieces before simmering.
- You can add other vegetables like zucchini or spinach for variety.
- This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg