Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon rosemary
- 6 cups hot water divided
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 stalks celery thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt optional
- 1 cup carrots thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup thin egg noodles
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
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In a 5-qt casserole combine chicken, 4 cups hot water, celery, carrots, basil, rosemary, pepper and salt.
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Microwave at High 30-40 minutes, or until chicken falls easily from the bone, stirring twice during cooking.
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Remove chicken from the bones.
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Discard bones and skin.
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Dice meat and return to caserole.
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Add 2 cups hot water and noodles.
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Cover.
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Microwave at High 8-10 minutes, or until water boils.
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Then, Microwave at High 7-10 minutes, or until noodles are tender.
How many Weight Watchers points in chicken noodle soup recipe?
WW POINTS per serving: 6
Nutritional information per serving: 238 calories, 15.8g fat, 0.7g fiber
To store chicken noodle soup effectively, follow these steps:
- Cooling: Before storing, allow the soup to cool slightly after cooking. You can expedite this process by placing the pot of soup in a sink filled with ice water, stirring occasionally to help it cool more evenly.
- Refrigeration: Transfer the cooled soup to airtight containers. It’s best to use shallow containers to help the soup cool more quickly and evenly in the fridge. Properly stored, chicken noodle soup can last in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- Freezing: You can freeze this WW chicken noodle soup, but it’s worth noting that the noodles may become mushy upon reheating. To mitigate this, you might consider freezing the soup without noodles and adding fresh ones when you reheat it. To freeze, pour the cooled soup into freezer-safe containers or bags, leaving some space for expansion. Label the containers with the date, and store them in the freezer. Frozen chicken noodle soup can last for 4 to 6 months for the best quality.
When reheating, ensure the soup is heated thoroughly to a temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure food safety. If the soup was frozen, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before reheating, or you can reheat it directly from frozen, allowing additional cooking time.