About
We all know that chicken soup can warm the soul and dispel bad feelings, physical or emotional. But Kindness Soup can do even more. It can actively turn bad days around! It really is wonderfully rich, creamy, thick, and savory; the perfect soup for just sipping slowly and relaxing. Lots of super tender chicken bites, extra fluffy potatoes, and garden vegetables ensure Kindness Soup is as comforting as it can be! We just know this will help you feel better!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup yellow onions, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups chicken, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 4 cups long egg noodles
Directions
Step 1 -In a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
Step 2 -Add the onions, the carrots, the celery, and the garlic and cook, while stirring occasionally, until the veggies have softened, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 3 -Add the flour, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper, the thyme, and the oregano to the vegetable mixture and cook, while stirring, until the raw flour smell disappears, about 2 minutes.
Step 4 -Add the chicken broth and the potatoes to the Dutch oven and stir gently to combine.
Step 5 -Bring the soup mixture to a boil.
Step 6 -Boil the soup mixture for 3 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
Step 7 -Partially cover the Dutch oven and simmer it until the potatoes are very tender and the soup mixture thickens slightly, about 25 minutes.
Step 8 -Add the chicken, the half-and-half, and the noodles to the soup mixture and cook, while stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender, about 10 minutes.
Step 9 -Taste the soup mixture for seasoning and add the extra salt and the extra black pepper, as needed.
Step 10 -Serve.
