Sensational Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

This simple yet hearty soup is perfect for a cozy meal. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful broth, and soft noodles creates a comforting dish that can be easily adapted with various flavor twists.

Ingredients

• 4 cups Swanson Chicken Broth or any preferred chicken broth
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• Dash of ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cooked chicken or turkey
• cup uncooked medium egg noodles

Directions

Step 1: In a 2-quart saucepan, bring the chicken broth, carrot, celery, and a generous dash of black pepper to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 2: Once boiling, add the shredded chicken and uncooked egg noodles to the saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender, stirring occasionally.

Flavor Variations

Looking to mix things up? Here are some tasty variations to give this soup a new twist:

• For an Asian-style soup: Add 2 green onions (cut into -inch pieces), 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1 clove minced garlic. Substitute uncooked curly Asian noodles for the egg noodles.
• For a Mexican-style soup: Add 1 cup of rinsed and drained canned black beans, cup Pace picante sauce, 1 clove minced garlic, and teaspoon chili powder. Swap the egg noodles for 2 corn tortillas (4- or 6-inch), cut into thin strips, adding them just before serving.
• For an Italian-style soup: Add 1 can (14.5 ounces) of diced tomatoes (drained), 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, and 1 clove minced garlic. Replace the egg noodles with cup of frozen cheese tortellini, and serve with grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.