Classic Homemade Chicken Soup with Delicious Drop-in Noodles

This Chicken Soup with Drop-in Noodles is the perfect comfort food for cold winter days or when you need a nourishing meal. The rich broth is made from scratch using a combination of chicken, vegetables, and herbs, while the fluffy drop-in noodles add a hearty texture to the soup. This traditional American recipe is simple to make and will warm your soul with every spoonful.

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup milk

Directions

1. In a large pot, add the chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, and chicken broth.
2. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through.
3. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred the meat. Set aside.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
5. Pour in the milk and mix until a sticky dough forms.
6. Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering soup.
7. Cover the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes to cook the noodles.
8. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
9. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Simmer for another 10 minutes to meld the flavors together.
11. Serve the chicken soup hot and enjoy!

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