9.06.2011

melting pot chicken noodle soup

this weekend, i tried my hand at a homemade chicken noodle soup.

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it turned out SO good! i want to share with you what i did. feel free to try it. it's quick and easy.

p.s. don't worry if you don't have a crock pot/slow cooker. a big stove-top pot will do just fine. although you can get one at walmart for less than $20.

what you will need:
2 full chicken breasts, cut each into thirds then thin slice
30-40 spaghetti noodles, break into thirds
1/2 cup of corn*
1/3 cup of sliced mushrooms*
1 cup of carrots, broccoli/cauliflower, and squash* (or you can buy a bag of mixed veggies like i did)
4-5 chicken bouillon cubes
2 tbsp garlic powder
2 tbsp onion powder
1/4 celery stalk, diced*
10 cups of water
4 tbsp of olive oil
a crock pot (or a big stove top pot)

*optional, depending on your taste

directions:
pour 10 cups of hot water into the crock pot
add 4-5 chicken bouillon cubes
add garlic powder and onion powder
add 2 tbsp of olive oil
add corn (if so desired)
mix well, allow to simmer until crock pot is hot (high setting)

in the meantime, cut up your chicken and add your preferred seasonings to the frying pan with about 2 tbsp of olive oil on a low-med setting. cook while stirring occasionally for about 5-7 mins, then add to the crock pot. stir well.

add mushrooms (if so desired). stir.

cook for about 15 mins (crock pot), then add carrots (if so desired). stir.

add celery stalk. stir. cook for additional 10-15 mins.

add spaghetti noodles. cook for 30-45 mins.

add the rest of your choice veggies. cook for 20-30 mins.

done! :) enjoy.

i know i did! it was awesome!

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