Mennonite Noodle Soup

Warm, comforting, and packed with homestyle flavor, Mennonite Noodle Soup is the ultimate bowl of hearty goodness. Perfect for chilly days or when you're craving simplicity, this traditional recipe combines tender, slow-simmered chicken, a fragrant medley of carrots, celery, and onions, and rustic wide-cut egg noodles. Enhanced with the subtle earthiness of a bay leaf and seasoned to perfection, this soup delivers on both nutrition and nostalgia. Ready in just over two leisurely hours, it's a labor of love well worth the time. Garnished with fresh parsley, this dish not only offers a soul-soothing experience but also makes for a crowd-pleasing dinner that serves six generously. Whether you opt for homemade egg noodles or store-bought, this recipe is an homage to meaningful meals and rich culinary heritage.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 whole (about 4-5 lbs) Chicken (whole or bone-in pieces)
• 12 cups Water
• 3 large Carrots (sliced)
• 3 stalks Celery (chopped)
• 1 large Onion (diced)
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 piece Bay leaf
• 3 cups Egg noodles (homemade or store-bought, wide-cut)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken in a large stockpot and cover with 12 cups of water.

Step 2

Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.

Step 3

After 30 minutes, add the diced onion, sliced carrots, chopped celery, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the pot.

Step 4

Continue simmering the soup for an additional 60-90 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Step 5

Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool slightly. Discard the bay leaf from the broth.

Step 6

While the chicken is cooling, skim any excess fat from the broth if desired.

Step 7

Shred the chicken meat into bite-sized pieces, discarding the skin and bones, and return the meat to the pot.

Step 8

Add the egg noodles to the pot and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.

Step 9

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	4057.1 grams (4057.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1636

Total Fat 68.50g	88%
Saturated Fat 19.10g	96%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 485mg	162%
Sodium 5343mg	232%
Total Carbohydrate 106.90g	39%
Dietary Fiber 11.10g	40%
Total Sugars 16.70g
Protein 141.60g	283%

Vitamin D 59IU	295%
Calcium 397mg	31%
Iron 10mg	53%
Potassium 2020mg	43%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.3%

Protein: 35.2%

Carbs: 26.6%