Chicken Noodle Soup

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

A very healthy chicken noodle soup with goodness of vegetables.  I have  made it very easy and quick way. It turned out super yummy too.I m typing recipe using pressure cooker as well as saucepan .This is again my self created recipe. Dish is not new but way I made it is easy for moms with kids and busy women...and men who love to cook.

INGREDIENTS 

Chicken : 1/2 lb

Noodles :  3 cups  (I used whole wheat egg noodles. You can use your favorite )

Carrots : 2-3 numbers

Brocolli : 3/4 cup

Celery : 3 long sticks

 Seasoning : 

Salt 1/2 teaspoon 

Onion powder 1/4 teaspoon 

Garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon 

Parsely flakes : 1/4 teaspoon 

Basil dried :1/4 teaspoon 

Black pepper powder  1/2 teaspoon 

You can add more or less according to your taste.

METHOD USING PRESSURE COOKER 

1. Add chicken cut in tiny pieces (boneless or with bone) and chopped carrots and celery and salt and 2 cups of water and pressure cook for 5 minutes after pressure builds.

2. Let pressure out and now add 2 cups more water and bring to boil without lid on.

3.  Add the egg noodles and cook till just right done. 

The noodles I used took 8 minutes as per packet instructions.  You can check packet instructions  and cook till your are just right. Do not over cook or make them mushy. 

4. Now add brocolli florets and seasoning powders and gently mix and turn off the flame.

Cover cooker lid for 5 minutes to let brocolli soften just right but not too soft. 

Yummy hot soup is ready. Drizzle with olive oil and serve. Enjoy on cold winter evenings. 

METHOD USING SAUCEPAN 

1. Add small  chicken cubes and carrots and celery and salt  and 3 cups of water in large saucepan and boil for 20-30 minutes till chicken is throughly cooked. 

2. Add 3 cups water again and bring to boil. Now add noodles and cook till done.

3. Add brocolli florets and seasoning powders and gently mix .

4. Turn off flame and cover lid and let it sit for 5 minutes. 

5. Add about 2 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in pan and mix gently .

6. Serve hot.