Chicken Noodle Soup
A light, comforting chicken broth soup with tender chicken, potatoes, carrots, egg noodles, and fresh dill. The chicken is finely diced and falls apart easily.
- Time
- 35 min
- Serving
- 159 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $0.72
- Protein
- 15 g
Ingredients
- 1 Chicken breast filletpack 800 g ≈ $7.23 50 g
- 2 Pastapack 450 g ≈ $1.37 15 g
- 3 Potatoes≈ $2.19 per kg 50 g
- 4 Carrots≈ $1.50 per kg 30 g
- 5 Dillpack 50 g ≈ $1.80 2 g
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Rinse the chicken1 breast and cut into 1 cm cubes. Peel and dice the potatoes3 and carrots4 into small 1 cm cubes.
Pour 350 ml of cold water into a pot, add the chicken1, and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam. Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked—white and tender inside.
Add the potatoes3 and carrots4, and cook for 10 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
Stir in the egg noodles and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Chop the dill5 finely, add it to the soup, and heat through for 1 minute. Serve warm, unsalted.
Tips
- Why it works
- Cut chicken into 2 cm cubes so they cook evenly and stay tender without drying out. Smaller pieces overcook faster; larger pieces stay tough.
- Substitutions
- Use 50g of leftover roast chicken instead of breast for richer flavor. Swap carrots for 30g of frozen peas if you prefer; add them with the vermicelli.
- Common mistakes
- Overcooking chicken makes it rubbery. Check with a fork or thermometer (74°C). If broth smells burnt, you simmered too long without water.
- Storing and reheating
- Eat fresh or store for 2 days in the fridge; reheat gently in a pot with 50 ml water until hot. Freezes poorly. Vermicelli soften.
- Serve with
- Pair with a slice of buttered toast and a side of pickled cucumbers for crunch. Serve to kids with a small bowl of plain yogurt.
In short
- A child's portion for ages 1–3; suitable from 12 months. For younger kids, halve it and purée.
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