Hello All! As promised, here is the recipe for my dear friend Katie’s “Favorite Chicken Noodle Soup”

BUT, before I post it, I need to brag on Katie. She just blows me away. Y’all have you heard of Sous Vide cooking? Well, Katie got one as a gift and noticed that there are parts not sold with the Sous Vide that you need. So she DESIGNED A KIT. Like, actually has a manufacturer and everything. And now, she’s the TOP SELLING KIT ON AMAZON. I mean, amazing. She’s a boss. OK, done bragging on you @forgood.sousvide.

YOU WILL NEED: (note: I divided the ingredients list into 2 parts)

FIRST, THE CHICKEN:

• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast tenders
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 3/4 tsp salt

NOW, FOR THE SOUP:

• 3 tbs EVOO
• 4 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 8 cloves garlic
• Big pinch of salt
• 32 ounces of chicken stock (I used my homemade organic bone broth)
• 4 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups noodles of your choice (We used @traderjoes whole-wheat rotini)
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

TO MAKE:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Place chicken tenders in 4 large baking dish lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of oil and sprinkle with spices.
• Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, flipping the chicken at the half way point.
• Once cooked, pull into small chunks using two forks. While the chicken is baking prepare the soup.
• Heat olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed soup pan over.
• Add carrots, celery, and onion, and cook – stirring occasionally – for 8-9 minutes.
• Add garlic and salt and cook for another minute before adding the bay leaf, water and chicken stock.
• Increase heat to high, bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, stir in noodles, and simmer for 10 – 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and the pasta al dente.
• Stir in cooked chicken, dill, and lemon juice. Taste soup to adjust seasonings.
• Serve with a warm crusty bread or a simple salad!