British Classic Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe (Mary Berry)
Savoury, simple, and comforting in every spoonful–it's hard to think of another dish more delicious and soothing than Mary Berry chicken noodle soup.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken thighs
- 500 g carrots sliced
- ½ head celery chopped
- 1 small onion peeled but left whole
- 2 garlic cloves coarsely chopped
- a few parsley sprigs
- 1¾ litres chicken stock
- black pepper to taste
- 125 g thin noodles or Angel Hair Pasta
- fresh dill to garnish chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in a large saucepan along with the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and parsley. Add the stock and heat until it comes to a boil. As it simmers, use a slotted spoon to remove any foam that forms on the surface.
- Reduce the heat, season the mixture with salt and pepper, then cover and gently simmer for 30 minutes. Afterward, skim any fat that may have accumulated on the soup's surface.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the parsley, onion, and chicken from the soup. Discard the parsley, chop the onion, and shred the chicken meat while removing any skin or bones. Set these aside.
- Next, break the noodles into 5 cm (2-inch) pieces and add them to the soup. Bring it to a boil once more, cover, and let it simmer for approximately 10 minutes or until the noodles become tender.
Notes
Recipe Notes:
- Tips for Cooking: Use bone-in chicken thighs for added flavor. Simmer gently on low heat; don’t boil vigorously.
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Storing and Serving:
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; best eaten the next day. Reheat until piping hot.
- Freeze broth in ice cube trays if desired.
- Serve piping hot with bread or crackers. Enjoy with family and friends.
- Separate chicken and vegetables for sandwiches if preferred.
- Chicken thighs (substitute with tofu or mushrooms for vegetarian)
- Carrots, sliced
- Celery, chopped
- Onion, whole
- Garlic cloves, chopped
- Parsley sprigs
- Chicken or vegetable stock
- Black pepper to taste
- Thin noodles or alternative pasta shapes
- Fresh dill (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)