Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Sauté the Aromatics
- Add the butter to a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once it's melted, add the diced celery and carrots. Sauté for about 3 minutes until they begin to soften. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until it becomes wonderfully fragrant.
Build and Simmer the Broth
- Pour in the chicken stock and add your seasonings: rosemary, thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Now for the secret weapon: drop in the Parmesan rind. This is the perfect time to taste the broth. If it needs a little more savory depth, stir in a spoonful of Better than Bouillon. Remember to TASTE the broth before adding more salt, as both stock and bouillon can be quite salty.
Cook the Noodles
- Bring the broth to a rolling boil. Add your chosen noodles and cook according to package directions, but only until they are just al dente. This is the most important step to avoid mushy noodles! They will continue to soften in the hot broth even after you take the pot off the heat. I always pull it from the heat when the noodles still have a slight bite.
Finish the Soup
- Using tongs, find and remove the Parmesan cheese rind from the pot; discard it. Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken. Give the soup one final taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. A little more salt or a crack of black pepper can make all the difference.
Nutrition
Notes
For the best broth, do not skip the Parmesan rind or Better than Bouillon. To prevent mushy noodles, cook them only until al dente, as they will continue to soften off the heat. If you desire a perfectly clear broth, cook noodles separately and add them to individual bowls. This soup is wonderfully freezer-friendly; for best texture, freeze the base (broth, chicken, veggies) without the noodles, then cook fresh noodles upon reheating. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days in the refrigerator. Serve with crusty bread, fresh herbs, or a squeeze of lemon juice. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.