Chicken Soup fixes EVERYTHING! When I first meet my hubby I first made him tomato soup and realized that of the 2 things that he won't eat that was one of them. I was scared to make him any soup for a long time, but I decided that I would make him Chicken Soup one fall day and much to my delight... HE WENT CRAZY about it. He would call me and ask me to make it for him even when we were dating. I am not sure if it was anything special or just the homemade egg noodles that did it, but he loved it. So now Many years later... He still asks me to make him his favorite! My Son is the one that has coined the name "Momma's Famous Chicken Noodle Soup". This soup will bring a big Smile to my whole families face when the come in the house from a big day at school, work or play.
Momma's Famous Chicken Noodle Soup
1 Whole Chicken - Neck, gizzards, and livers removed. (YUCK)
2 Bay Leaves
2 Long Celery Stocks - Chopped Fine
5 Thin Carrots - Peeled and Sliced
4 Tbl. Dry Chicken Flavored Vegetable Base.(canned Chicken broth will work as well)
1 Tsp Onion Powder
Salt and Pepper.
Combine all ingredients in a crock pot and let simmer for several hours until the chicken is falling off the bones. Remove chicken and continue to cook broth and carrots. (You will need this to be boiling to drop your egg noodles into.) At this time you may need to add more water with base, or broth. De-bone chicken and add back to pot.. be very careful...VERY HOT! Replace lid and let it boil for a few minutes. Prepare and cut egg noodles from recipe below and drop into the boiling pot. Don't worry if they sink they will float in a minute. Stir after dropping every few handfuls in. Cover and let cook for another 20 or so. You will need to do a taste test to make sure the noodles are done, and what cook doesn't at least taste their food once before taking it to the table. At that time you can adjust salt and pepper to taste. I don't specify how much, because it depends totally on what base you use and the salt that will already be present in the base as to how much you will need. Serve with crackers and warm bread! Guaranteed to cure all illness, grumpiness, fatigue, and make your family think you are the bomb. Good Luck and Enjoy!
Homemade Noodles
3 Eggs
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour (You may use more or less than this depending on the size of your eggs - Your dough should be stiff enough to roll out!)
Roll out on floured board - making sure to flour both sides to prevent sicking. Roll up loosely! Cut in 1/4 inch pieces and add to boiling soup. Cook at least 20 min in a boiling broth to insure proper cooking.
It sounds like they were not quite done. The other thing that might be a factor is the thickness of the dough when you cut them. I hate it that you didn't have good luck with them. They do have more of a dumpling texture, but they shouldn't be chewy.
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