A Nip in the Air

When the weather cools don't you just feel like making a big pot of soup?    Here is a great recipe for homemade chicken noodle soup.  The ingredients are pretty basic and it is easy to make.

Chicken Noodle Soup

3-4 cups water

4 t. chicken bouillon

2 cups sliced or diced carrots, 3 to 4 carrots

2 cups sliced or diced celery, 3 ribs

¾ cup chopped onion

2 cups dry noodles

3 T. butter

3 T. flour

1 cup milk

2 cups cooked diced chicken - leftover grilled chicken is even more flavorful

Heat water and bouillon to a boil.  Add carrots, celery, onions and simmer 10 minutes.  Add noodles and cook through, about 10 minutes more.  Meanwhile, in a small pan, melt butter and add flour to make a roux.  Add milk and stir until smooth and beginning to thicken.  (This is a basic white sauce)  Add to cooked vegetables and noodles.  Stir until broth is smooth and slightly thickened. Add chicken and heat through.   Add more water if it is too thick.  Season to taste. Makes about 2 ½ quarts. 

The original Lion House recipe uses 2 cans of cream of chicken soup but after reading The Kitchen Counter Cooking School, I make if from scratch and I like it much better.

REMEMBER:  The Relief Society cooking class is Tuesday, October 14th at 6:30 p.m.