Old Fashioned Chicken Soup Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time52 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 1 1/4 pounds chicken parts
 2 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch lengths
 Onion1 , sliced
 Hot water4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Bay Leaf1
 Peppercorns1 Teaspoon
 Thyme leaves1/2 Teaspoon
 Whole clove1
 Chicken bouillon cubes2 , flavored
 1/2 to 3/4 cup fine egg noodles

Directions

1. Place chicken parts, celery, carrot, onion, hot water, bouillon cubes, and salt in a 3-quart glass casserole. Wrap bay leaves, peppercorns, thyme leaves, and clove in a square of washed cheesecloth or washed undyed cotton or linen. Tie herb bundle with string and add to casserole. Cover. Set microwave oven at Cook Cycle 1 (power level 10) for 8 to 10 minutes, and then Cook Cycle 2 (power level 4) for 22 to 25 minutes.
2. Add noodles to soup. Cover. Microwave at Cook Cycle 1 (power level 4) for 7 minutes. Let soup stand 8 to 10 minutes longer, or until noodles are completely tender. Remove chicken meat from bones before serving, if desired. Discard herb bundle.
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