Chicken soup with homemade noodles
Origin of the recipe
Chicken soup with homemade noodles is a classic Russian dish, renowned for its healing properties and ease of preparation. Historically, this recipe originated as a way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables to create a nutritious meal. Interesting fact: in the old days, this soup was cooked in the oven, and homemade noodles were made with flour, egg, and salt to add texture and heartiness. Today, this dish remains popular thanks to its delicious broth and versatility, suitable for any season.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
For the broth:
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Chicken
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Water
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Onion
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Carrot
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Potato
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Bay leaf
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Salt
For the noodles:
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Flour
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Egg
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Salt
Kitchen utensils
- Knife
- Board
- Bowl
- rolling pin
- Pot
- Grater
- Kitchen scales
- Dough roller
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Make the broth: Place the chicken in a saucepan with water and bay leaf, bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour.
Step 2:
While the broth is simmering, prepare the homemade noodles. In a bowl, combine the flour, egg, and salt, and stir with a fork.
NOTE: If the dough is dry, tough, and won't stick together, add a little water—1 teaspoon at a time (maximum 1–2 tablespoons), kneading thoroughly. An alternative to water is a little olive or vegetable oil (1–2 teaspoons): it softens the dough, making it easier to roll out without making it watery.
Step 3:
When the dough becomes thick, knead the dough with your hands for 5-10 minutes, wrap in plastic wrap and leave for 30 minutes.
Step 4:
Roll the dough out into a thin layer (1–2 mm), dusting the countertop and rolling pin with flour. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes to prevent it from sticking when cutting.
Step 5:
Roll the dough loosely into a roll. Cut the roll crosswise into strips of the desired width.
Step 6:
Unfold the resulting “rings” and lightly shake the noodles to fluff them up.
Step 7:
Grate the carrots on a fine grater.
Step 8:
Finely chop the onion.
Step 9:
Remove the chicken from the broth and season with salt. Dice the potatoes and add them to the boiling broth.
Step 10:
Fry the onion and carrot in a frying pan with oil until soft.
Step 11:
Add fried onions and carrots to the broth with potatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes.
Step 12:
Add the noodles to the broth and cook for another 5-7 minutes until tender.
Step 13:
Once ready, let the soup sit for 5-10 minutes under the lid.
Cooking tips
Use chicken bone broth for rich flavor and nutrition.
For the perfect noodle texture, roll the dough thinly, but not too thin.
Make sure the broth is simmering before adding the noodles to prevent them from sticking together.
Add the noodles to the broth in small portions so that they cook evenly.
For a delicious broth, simmer the chicken with bay leaves for at least 1 hour.
After kneading, the dough should be elastic, but not sticky - add flour if necessary.
Cook the noodles until al dente, as they will continue to cook in the hot soup.
This simple recipe makes chicken noodle soup with homemade noodles that will become a family favorite. Try it and enjoy this flavorful soup with tender chicken and fresh vegetables!
