Smoked Chicken Noodle Soup

A close up shot of a bowl filled with chicken noodle soup.

Smoked Chicken Noodle Soup

When you've got leftover smoked chicken after your gathering, this recipe helps you give it a flavorful new life. A savory broth and hearty veggies turn your chicken into cozy, comforting bowls of homemade Smoked Chicken Noodle Soup.

Prep Time20

Cook Time4 30

Total Time4 50

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Barbecue

Keyword: Smoked Chicken Noodle Soup

Servings: people

Author: Susie Bulloch

Ingredients

Homemade Chicken Broth

1 smoked chicken carcass meat separated and set aside
1 medium yellow onion skin left on and cut into wedges
2 small carrots cut into chunks
2 ribs celery cut into chunks
4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
1 sprig fresh rosemary
6 cloves garlic peeled
1 Tablespoon salt
4 quarts water

Chicken Noodle Soup

5 cups uncooked egg noodles
2 cups carrots diced
2 cups celery diced
1 medium yellow onion diced
2 cups smoked chicken shredded or cubed
¼ cup fresh parsley minced
1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Make the homemade chicken broth. Place all ingredients for the broth into an 8-quart stock pot. Cover the bones and vegetables with 4 quarts of cool water. Bring the liquid up to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 4 hours.
Strain the stock. Every 30 minutes, remove the lid and use a wooden spoon to carefully scoop out any scummy bubbles on top of the stock. After 4 hours of simmering, remove the stockpot from the heat and strain to separate the bones and vegetables from the stock. Discard the bones and vegetables and return the stock to the pan.
Make the chicken noodle soup. Bring the stock back up to a boil and stir in the diced carrots, celery, and onions. Boil for 8-10 minutes. Add the egg noodles to the pot and boil for an additional 4-5 minutes. Stir in the smoked chicken, fresh parsley, and black pepper. Taste the soup and add salt, as needed.
Enjoy. Dish up the soup immediately. Take care! The soup will be hot. Enjoy.

Nutrition