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Pretty sure this is the ultimate soup for the week leading up to Christmas!
Especially a cold and snowy Christmas week like the one we’re having. It’s kind of picture perfect “Christmas-time” weather and I am loving it! Lots of snow has been falling, and the house… well my parent’s house anyway, is PACKED. Although, we’ve made it the routine to do before dinner cocktails down at my house. So far we have made these Moscow Mules, Margaritas and tonight I think we are doing Mojitos!
I can’t believe tomorrow is Christmas Eve. I am still waiting for a few gifts to arrive. YIKES. I hope they get here in time!
I should really start prepping some food and maybe wrapping some gifts. I am slightly behind…double yikes.
What’s knew? Guarantee I will be wrapping all my gifts at midnight on Christmas Eve. I actually think my mom is more ready to go than me this year. Geez, what is happening to me. I need to plan.
But umm, anyway. I have to keep this post a little short and sweet. Seeing as my family is here and we are all about to head out on a frigid cold family dinner sleigh ride…in the dark…single digit temperatures.
Guys, my mom is crazy. She says this is gonna be fun, but I think I may freeze. Send me warm vibes. PLEASE.
So let’s talk about this Winter Vegetable Chicken Noodle Soup.
I feel like winter gets a bad wrap for not having colorful food, but I mean, are you guys looking at these colorful veggies I added to this soup? I packed in some onions, leeks, rainbow carrots (the prettiest!), celery, garlic and rainbow chard. I don’t think it gets much more colorful…eat the rainbow!!
This chicken noodle soup is packed full of incredibly healthy things (enter all the colorful veggies we just chatted about) and get a total cold fighting meal. I added tons of fresh ginger, herbs and lemon, so I would say this soup is one of those healthy cozy meals. SCORE.
I am planning on making a big batch of this and just letting it simmer on the stove. It’s the perfect soup to just have on hand for when people get hungry mid day. You can serve it with my cheesy crostini or just some crackers, but really, I would give the crostini a try. It’s pretty dang good and perfect for dipping.
Plus it’s super simple, both together are oh so good.
My one important note is to use really good egg noodles. The noodles are everything. They add the carbs. Carbs = YUM. So try to find some good egg noodles. I just used dried noodles, but I have heard good things about frozen ones too. I also don’t add the noodles directly to the soup, but instead just add them to each bowl and then ladle the soup over the noodles. If you serve it this way, the noodles will not soak up the soup and be all soggy when you go to eat the leftovers.
OKAY and I maybe served it this way so I could pile my bowl high with noodles. Again, mom – she taught me well. Always heavy on the noodles.
And now I am done. I hope everyone makes this soup. It’s just one of those recipes you need to have in your back pocket. It makes you feel all warm and toasty insides, which clearly sounds pretty good to me right now.
OHHH, and maybe after you finish your big bowl of this soup, you can move onto an even bigger mug of this hot cocoa. YEEESSSS. <–DO IT.
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And now on to soup…and noodles….of course.
I saw this post in my mailbox early this morning before my holiday Trader Joe’s run, and decided I had to have it today! I fired it up for lunch and I am telling you this is the most delicious chicken soup you will ever have in your life! I am gluten-free, so I served it over brown basmati rice, and it is delicious! Thank you so much! You are a genius!
Yessss to the noodles!! Exactly how I like my soup. This looks like the perfect comfort food. And the colors of those veggies are simply beautiful. Enjoy your time with your fam.
I swear I saw the word ‘VINTAGE’ in front of the name of this fine soup! Not there?? PUT it there, please! Though long-named, this is a classic soup, Tieghan, and in my opinion, deserves to be called ‘Vintage!’
My youngest is sick and was just asking for some homemade soup and your email showed up – perfect! Thank you for all of your wonderful recipes. I am so glad I found your site this year (via the crate&barrel blog). Everything I have made from your site is simply delicious! Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Oh I am so jealous of your wintry snowy cold weather..it’s going to be 70 degrees in CT today and I hate it. Fortunately I can make and eat soup in any kind of weather. This soup looks so good. Merry Christmas.
Looks totally comforting and delicious Tieghan! Perfect for after your sleigh ride! Have fun!
This looks so good. It is cold and miserable here and the only thing that is going to make it better is me and this soup next to the fire.
Merry Christmas and can’t wait to see what you have in store for us in 2016.
Stephanie
I love a good chicken and noodle soup. Sometimes I will switch and use rice or barley. This looks perfect for a cold, snowy day.
Merry CHRISTmas and a Happy New Year!!!
Soup and bread is wonderful on a cold day.
I always like pasta in my soup.
bowl of steaming soup and comfortable, YUM ….. but the trip on the sleigh is an absolutely fantastic idea.. good your mom
I could have soup every single day. There are so many variations and tastes you can squeeze out of some meat, sometimes bones, and veggies. Your soup looks so hearty and satisfying. Great recipe and photos!!
Merry Christmas and thank you for inspiring work and contagious passion!
Noodles are one of my favourite things to eat, this version looks very wholesome and filling. I won’t definitely miss out the celery though, haha
There is nothing better than soup and good crusty bread, and this looks scrumptous. I can’t wait to taste this.
Thank you for all your wonderful recipes throughout the year Tieghan. Merry Christmas! !
Judy Holman