Chicken Soup

I believe in the healing power of healthy foods. I believe in the comfort of healthy foods.

I also believe that the ONLY way to make a hearty flavorful chicken soup is with a WHOLE chicken. When you boil a whole chicken, it not only gives... the best flavor with a all natural chicken broth. But all the good nutrients from the bones and caucus are in the broth. That is what makes chicken soup healing!

Chicken Soup

1 whole organic free range chicken (about 5 lbs)
1 onion chopped
4 cups of fresh chopped veggies (I like celery, carrots and mushrooms)
5 fresh garlic cloves chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cups of fresh frozen veggies of choice (I like corn, peas and Lima beans)
10-12 cups of water
Small handful of fresh thyme
3 fresh sprigs of rosemary
2 bay leaves
1 1/2-2 cups of dried noodles of choice (I prefer a organic whole wheat egg noodle or rice noodle)
Himalayan salt and pepper to taste

1. Boil chicken in water in a large stock pot till cooked through.
2. Remove chicken and allow to cool.
3. Heat olive oil and sauté fresh veggies with garlic till tender.
4. Add all veggies to chicken stock. (Fresh and frozen) and herbs.
5. Pull meat off chicken bones and add to broth.
6. Simmer on medium for about 1 hour.
7. Remove all herbs sprigs and season with salt and pepper.
8. Add noodles and simmer another 20-30 minutes.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley if your feeling fancy.

Enjoy the healing qualities of a comforting soup! Safe the chicken caucus and make more broth in a crock pot. Will share this next.