Chicken noodle soup

Ingredients

  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • Two chicken thighs and drumsticks, wings and frame, skin removed and cut into pieces
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced lengthwise then sliced
  • 2 brown onions, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup plain flour
  • 2 litres chicken stock
  • 1 cup risoni pasta or noodles
  • salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

This recipe is a fabulous one-pot meal. It's high in protein and provides slow release low GI carbohydrates. I would recommend using reduced salt stock.
 Dr Joanna Macmillan School A to Z nutritionist
  1. In a large heavy-based pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces and sauté until browned.
  3. Add the carrot, celery, onion and garlic and stir for 2-3 minutes until starting to soften. 
  4. Remove the chicken frame and wings, and leave the drumsticks and thigh fillets in the pot.
  5. Add flour and stir to coat the contents of the pot.
  6. Add stock, ½ cup at a time, until all flour is incorporated, then add the rest. 
  7. Simmer for 20 minutes, then taste and season. 
  8. Remove the thighs and drumsticks, and using a fork, shred the meat.
  9. Discard the bones and add the meat back to the pot. 
  10. Add the pasta or noodles and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  11. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
     

Chicken noodle soup

 

For the lunch box

Heat the soup in the morning and put it in a flask. Soup will still be warm at lunch time.

Julie Goodwin
About the contributor

Julie Goodwin is the winner of the first Australian MasterChef crown. Julie's first book, Our Family Table, was a number one bestseller for more than 10 weeks, and is one of Australia's bestselling cook books.  Julie's second book, Heart of the Home, was released in 2011, and she has a third book due for release in 2013.  Julie is also a regular columnist for The Australian Women's Weekly and resident cook on Channel Nine's breakfast show Today www.juliegoodwin.com.au


 

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Summary

Chicken noodle soup

Serves: 6
Prep. time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 20 mins

Allergies

  • Dairy free
  • Egg free

A word about allergies

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It is important in managing allergies to avoid exposure to known allergens. Parents should check the ingredients before using a recipe and remind their kids not to share food from their lunchbox. 

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