Yesterday we talked about how broth soups are generally good for us while cream soups are usually a no-no. Today I thought I’d post a recipe for “The ultimate Chicken Noodle Soup” from the October 2007 issue of O – Oprah’s Magazine.  This soup is made from scratch meaning you make your own stock! I haven’t tried it yet, but it sounds delicious and much better than what you can get out of a can.  The instructions say that the stock recipe makes more than what the soup recipe actually calls for, but you can freeze the leftovers for up to three months. With cold weather right around the corner, this healthy soup loaded with vegetables will be perfect for an arctic Winter day!

Oprah’s Ultimate Chicken Noodle Soup – Serves 6 to 8

Stock:

• 1 whole chicken, halved and cleaned, plus 6 chicken wings
• 3 carrots, trimmed
• 1 onion, peeled
• 2 leeks, thoroughly rinsed
• 4 celery stalks
• 3 parsnips, trimmed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 bunch parsley
• 1 whole lemon

Soup:

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 3 carrots, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch coins
• 2 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 Tbsp. chopped dill
• 1 pound egg noodles
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

For the stock: In a large pot, combine all ingredients and add just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to the barest simmer and cook 4 hours, occasionally skimming the scum off the surface. Strain stock into a large bowl and discard solids except for chicken halves; set those aside.

To make soup: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots and celery. Cook about 10 minutes. Add 6 cups stock. Cook 25 minutes, or until vegetables are very tender.

Meanwhile, pull chicken into shreds from reserved chicken halves; discard skin and bones. Add chicken to stock, along with dill and noodles and cook until noodles are al dente, 8 to 10 more minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper (the stock is unsalted; it may need more than you think). Serve hot.

Additional Reading:
• What to do with Turkey Leftovers!
• Healthy Herb-Roasted Chicken Recipe
• Healthy Packaged Foods
• Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables Recipe
• How Do You Determine When You’re Full

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