Its perfect for cold weather, and especially good if you are fighting off a cold or flu. There are probably as many ways of making chicken noodle soup as there are moms who make it.
Yes, it is safe to add raw meat to chicken stock, as long as you cook the stock to a safe temperature. This means heating the stock to 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) for at least 15 seconds. This will kill any harmful bacteria that may be present in the raw meat.
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup From Scratch
If you have a couple hours, making chicken noodle soup entirely from scratch is the way to go. All you need is a whole chicken (cut into parts), water, celery, onions, and carrots, seasonings, and egg noodles.
The recipe is basically two parts:
- First you make the stock.
- Then you strain out the bones and make the soup.
Second, Make the Soup
When the stock is ready, we strain out the solids, and add fresh veggies to the stock. Any vegetables you used in making the stock will have had all of their nutritional value simmered out of them after an hour, which is why we are adding fresh vegetables.
Once the soup and vegetables are simmering, we chop up the raw chicken breast and thigh meat we had removed from the bone in the first step and return it to the soup. Next we add in the dry noodles, and the soup is done when the noodles and chicken pieces are cooked!
Chicken soup 101
FAQ
Is it OK to cook raw chicken in soup?
Can you cook chicken directly in broth?
Is it safe to cook raw chicken and vegetables together?
Can you put raw chicken in boiling water?
Should you cook chicken before adding to soup?
Others prefer to brown the chicken because it can add a depth of flavor. If you are going to have large pieces of chicken you may want to cook your chicken before adding it to your soup so you can be sure it is cooked properly.
Does chicken or beef soup help sick people?
If it’s done the right way, which is with vegetables and only natural seasonings (no ultra-processed ready-made seasonings), it helps. Due to the amount of proteins, vitamins and minerals, it also has the affective factor that also helps.
Can you make chicken soup without a whole chicken?
No matter how many times you’ve made it before, a pot of this soup on your stove should (and will) result in a self-congratulatory fist pump. And if you’ve somehow made it this far in life without making chicken soup from scratch using a whole chicken, then prepare yourself for something truly special. Dinner is going to be amazing.
Can raw chicken be cooked in soup?
Raw chicken can be cooked in soup. The key is making sure to give it enough time to cook thoroughly and to a safe temperature. Chicken has to reach 165℉ (75℃) for it to be safe for consumption. Browning or cutting large pieces of chicken is recommended to ensure they’re cooked thoroughly in the soup.