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There is nothing, NOTHING better than the perfect Chicken Noodle Soup – especially on a freezing cold winter’s day or evening. And this one’s going to help fend off those nasty colds!
I am known to make some of the greatest chicken noodle soup amongst friends and loved ones – but it always took about a solid 2-3 hours to do it on the stove. Now, it only takes 30 minutes!
My mom has been begging me to convert my stove-top recipe into one for theInstant Potso she could be pushed over the edge to finally get one of her own – so here it is, MA!
Here’s How I Made It!:
Start off by going straight to the Instant Pot and add some water…
…and some chicken broth.
No what’s chicken soup with out the chicken?! We’re gonna want to use various parts of a butchered chicken (with the skin on!) and add each piece to the liquid in the pot.
Now let’s take an onion and cut it into large chunks…
…and then add it to the broth as well. Also throw in some Italian seasoning…
…and some parsley. Secure the lid again and cook at high pressure.
While the soup is cooking and the chicken’s cooled down some, discard all the skin, cartilage and bones…
…and rip it apart by hand to shred and set aside.
Let’s also boil some water on the stove and add some egg noodles (I like the ribbons) and strain when done.
Once the soup is done cooking, add the shredded chicken back in.
Then take a bowl and spoon in the desired noodles…
…ladle in some soup…
…and there you have it! Simply the greatest chicken noodle soup you’ve ever had!
Yield: 6
What could be more perfect than a soup that isn't only familiar, but comforting for the soul on every level? This Chicken Noodle (aka Jewish Penicillin) is the real deal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time23 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Ingredients
Phase 1 Ingredients:
2 pounds of chicken, cut up, skin-on (best to just go to the butcher in the supermarket and ask for them to cut up half of a whole chicken for you – make sure you get a nice mix of parts from the breast to the leg!)
2 quarts (8 cups) of water
1 heaping tbsp of Chicken Better Than Bouillon (recommended as it’s the best) OR 4 chicken bouillon cubes (if you can’t find Better Than Bouillon)
1 Spanish or yellow onion, peeled and cut into large chunks (you’ll be removing it with a slotted spoon after the stock is made so make sure it’s easy to fish out)
1 tsp of Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp of lemon-pepper seasoning
1 tsp of crushed garlic
2-3 bay leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Phase 2 Ingredients:
2 large carrots, sliced into 1/4″ discs
2 stalks of celery, sliced 1/4″, with leafy green tops reserved
3 tbsp of chopped fresh parsley leaves (or just 1 tablespoon of dried parsley is fine too)
A few strands of fresh dill (huge flavor add)
2 tbsp of cooking sherry
1/2 tbsp of seasoned salt (but you can add to taste)
1-2 cups of egg noodles (I like the ones that look like wide ribbons)
Instructions
This Begins Phase 1
Start by placing the liquid and raw chicken in theInstant Potwith the chicken totally covered by the liquid. Then add all other Phase 1 ingredients. Stir. Cover and securethe lid
Hit “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” High Pressure for 10 minutes. Quick release when done
Remove chicken from pot with tongs and set aside to cool
Remove and discard bay leaves and onion with a strainer
Meanwhile, boil a pot of water on the stove for the egg noodles
This Begins Phase 2
Add all the Phase 2 ingredients to theInstant PotEXCEPT FOR the chicken and egg noodles (keep them out of it). Stir. Put on lid.
Hit “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” High Pressure for 5 minutes. Perform a quick release
While the pot is cooking the soup, the chicken should be cool enough to touch. Pick bones clean of all the meat, discarding bones, skin, and cartilage. Shred chicken by hand (clean ones, of course) and set aside
Also while the pot is cooking the soup, boil the egg noodles for about 8 minutes (or according to package) and strain & rinse when done
Add the shredded chicken to the soup once the lid is off and stir
Add desired amount of noodles to a bowl and ladle in some soup
Enjoy with myMatzo Ballsto make it a true Jewish Penicillin!
Jeffrey's Tips
While the soup is coming to pressure, SEPARATELY boil some uncooked egg noodles. When done, strain the noodles and put as many as you desire in your bowl before adding the soup. It’s important to separately boil the noodles and not add them to the pot when you bring to pressure because they will absorb a LOT of the broth – making it much less soupy and more of a soft and floppy noodle texture.
“Chicken is also high in tryptophan, which helps your body produce serotonin that can enhance your mood and give you the feeling of 'comfort' that helps make chicken noodle soup a true comfort food,” Allonen says.
Instead, ladle a small amount of broth into a separate bowl and let it cool. Add a few tablespoons of flour or cornstarch to the bowl and whisk until it's blended smooth. Next, bring the soup to a simmer and add the mixture back to the pot. Pro tip: Don't dump in the entire mixture at once.
Start by sautéing any combination of finely chopped vegetables and alliums—like onion, garlic, carrots, celery, bell peppers, and ginger. Whatever you choose is going to infuse the entire can of soup you're about to heat.
The pressure release needs to be in the Sealing position when cooking on any mode other than Slow Cook or Yogurt or Sous Vide. SOLUTION: Open the Instant Pot and make sure there's enough liquid. If too much liquid has evaporated, the Instant Pot won't pressurize, so add more liquid if necessary.
Incorporating aromatics like onions, garlic, and celery for added complexity. Seasoning with salt, pepper, and other spices like bay leaves or paprika to taste.Adding a splash of lemon juice or a dash of vinegar to brighten the flavors.
Which soups can help with a cough that brings up phlegm? Soups with ingredients like loquat leaf, apricot kernel, and bitter almond are believed to be effective in reducing phlegm. You can also try soups with herbs like platycodon root and fritillary bulb, which are believed to have expectorant properties.
Compared with hot water alone, studies show chicken soup is more effective at loosening mucus. The herbs and spices sometimes used in chicken soup, such as pepper and garlic, also loosen mucus. The broth, which contains water and electrolytes, helps with rehydration.
The most classic and surefire way to thicken a broth-based soup is with a cornstarch slurry. Whisk together equal parts cornstarch (or arrowroot) and water or broth, then whisk it into the pot of soup. A good ratio to get to a pleasant thickness without your soup tasting goopy or heavy is one tablespoon.
If you want to thicken up Campbell's Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup, here are a few simple methods you can try: Add Cornstarch or Flour: Mix a tablespoon of cornstarch or all-purpose flour with a small amount of cold water to create a smooth paste. Stir the paste into the soup and simmer until it thickens.
The quickest and easiest way is with a slurry of two tablespoons each of cornstarch and warm water or broth . Stir into the soup/stew and cook until thickened and there is no remaining taste of starch. Cornstarch diluted with a little cold water works, but most of the soups and stews I make are thickened with a roux.
If a soup is tasting bland in the bowl, consider adding acid rather than salt. A squeeze of lemon or lime, or a dash of yogurt or sour cream can add brightness to the bowl. Our Lemony Chicken Soup will make your mouth water.
Yes, water is typically added to Campbell's chicken broth "condensed soup". Campbell's condensed soups are concentrated, thick, and highly flavored mixtures that are meant to be diluted with water before being consumed.
While an Instant Pot cooks food faster than the conventional stovetop or oven, its inner pot undergoes a preheating cycle of 10 to 15 minutes, allowing the unit to pressurize properly before food is added.
It could be the amount of liquid in your pot, or that you're cooking something from frozen.There could also be a mechanical issue. If the pot takes longer than 45 minutes to come to pressure and begin the cooking cycle, first ensure that the lid is secure and that you have fully sealed the venting/sealing valve.
If the steam release valve is in the Sealing position and the liquid is in the right quantity, the float valve will rise, blocking the steam release, and trapping the steam inside. This is the moment when you can say the pot is pressurized. If you want to know more, check out how does the Instant Pot work.
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