Homemade Chicken Pappardelle Soup: Comfort in Every Spoonful

 

I like my chicken noodle soup hearty enough to count as a real meal, so I skip the skinny spaghetti or tiny egg noodles. Instead, I go with wide pappardelle—broken into spoon-friendly pieces. It turns the soup into something substantial and satisfying, the kind of bowl that makes the men in my life ask for seconds (and thirds). I wouldn't dream of making it any other way now.

 

 I've always sworn by chicken soup as my go-to remedy. The moment I feel the slightest hint of a cold coming on, I reach for a mug of warm chicken bone broth and sip it for a day or two—and somehow, the symptoms just vanish. Similarly I make a point to enjoy chicken noodle soup at least once a week as preventive medicine too, because let's be honest, it's delicious. Nothing could be simpler, especially when you've got homemade chicken stock stashed in the freezer like I always do. Pull it out the night before to thaw, and the next day it's basically just heating everything up, tossing in a few extras, and dinner (or lunch, or comfort in a bowl) is ready.

Hearty Homemade Chicken Pappardelle Soup

1½-2 c. cooked chicken, torn or cubed (I prefer tearing for that rustic, homemade feel)
2 qts. homemade chicken stock
2 ribs celery, sliced
3 medium carrots, diced
2 c. egg pappardelle pasta, broken into large pieces 
2 T. freshly chopped parsley 
1 T. freshly chopped chives 
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 

In a large pot, bring the chicken stock to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add the sliced celery, diced carrots, and broken pappardelle. Let it simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the vegetables have softened. 

Stir in the cooked chicken, chopped parsley, and chives. Heat everything through for another minute or two—don't let it boil hard once the herbs are in.  Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and serve hot. 

Serves 6 generous portions.

This soup is pure comfort: nourishing, quick, and endlessly reliable. Whether you're fighting off a bug or just craving something warm and homemade, it never disappoints.

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