Jean's Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Fresh ginger root gives extra zest to this otherwise standard chicken noodle recipe. This soup can be prepared in less than a half hour, and is great comfort food, especially during cold season.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 124 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 2 cups water
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 slices fresh ginger root
• ½ cup egg noodles
• ½ cup chopped cooked chicken breast meat

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat combine the broth, water, carrots, celery and ground black pepper and allow to cook. In a medium skillet over medium high heat, combine the ginger, oil and chicken. Saute for about 5 minutes and remove the sliced ginger.

Step 2

Add the chicken to the broth mixture, bring to a boil and then add the egg noodles. Continue to cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes until noodles and vegetables are tender.