Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken Soup is such an easy dinner to make. It doesn't take long to make. Make some homemade bread to go with it and it makes for one yummy comfort food dinner.

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 

(serves 8-10)

Ingredients:

*2 teaspoons butter

*1 cup carrots, sliced thin

*1 cup celery, chopped

*1 cup onion, chopped

*2 cloves garlic, minced

*12 cups chicken stock

*1 teaspoon pepper

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*3/4 teaspoon sage

*1 bay leaf

*1/8 teaspoon thyme

*1/4 teaspoon dried basil

*1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
*1 teaspoon dried parley

*1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 

*2 1/2 cups wide egg noodles (I use homemade egg noodles)

*3 cups chicken, shredded or cubed

Directions:

~In a dutch oven or large saucepan, melt butter.

~Add carrots, celery, onions, & garlic. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.

~Add the stock, worcestershire sauce & seasonings.

~Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.

~Stir in chicken & noodles

~Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until noodles are tender

Instant Pot Directions:
~Sauté mode and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
~Add carrots, celery, and onions.  Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
~Add chicken stock, worcestershire sauce and seasonings.
~Turn off sauté mode and put pressure cook for 5 minutes.
~Do a quick release and add shredded chicken and cooked noodles. 
~I have pressure cooked the noodles,  but I add about another 1 1/2 cups of stock.