LEMON CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-4084

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 lbs Chicken Breast, with bone and skin
1 × 14.5 oz can Chicken Broth, low sodium
12 cups Water
3 Large Cloves Garlic, chopped
3 Medium Ribs Celery, sliced diagonally
2 Medium Carrots, peeled and shaved
1 Medium Onion, sliced
Juice of One Lemon
1 Tbsp Kosher Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper, coarse ground
1/2 lb Wide Egg Noodles
1/2 cup Whole White Mushrooms, sliced thinly
1 cup Green Peas, frozen
1 Tbsp Lemon Zest, freshly grated
1 tsp Fresh Thyme

Steps:

n a large stock pot, over medium high heat, place chicken, chicken broth, water and garlic. Bring to a boil. Skim off foamy substance, cover and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for one hour and remove chicken from broth and allow to cool, lowering heat to warm. Debone chicken and return to broth along with carrots, celery and onion. Increase heat and bring back to a boil. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Over medium heat, add noodles and boil for 10 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and peas, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Stir in lemon zest and thyme and serve hot.