Grandma's Chicken Soup with Homemade Noodles

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1/2 cup of diced onion
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks of celery, diced
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 cups of chicken broth
• 1/2 cup of white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup of cold water
• 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil and butter.
2. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the thyme, paprika, oregano, and bay leaf, and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the chicken broth, white wine, salt, and pepper, and bring to a simmer.
5. Add the chicken and cook for 15 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and cold water until smooth.
7. Slowly stir the flour mixture into the soup and bring to a simmer.
8. Add the homemade noodles and cook for 10 minutes, or until the noodles are cooked through.
9. Add the chicken back to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Grandma's Chicken Soup with Homemade Noodles is a classic comfort food dish.
• This dish can easily be adapted for a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle by substituting vegetable broth for the chicken broth and omitting the chicken.
• This soup can be frozen for up to three months for an easy and delicious meal anytime.