Spiced-Up Winter Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 8 cups Chicken Broth Use leftover bones for a richer stock!
- 1 cup Egg Noodles
- 1 cup Cooked Chicken Shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup Leeks Sliced, or use other leftover veggies
- 1/4 cup Beet Tops Optional, for a pink hue
- 1 tsp Chili Flakes Or Sriracha/Rooster Sauce to taste
- 1 sprig Fresh Thyme Or rosemary, basil, oregano
- 1/2 tsp Star Anise Optional
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon Optional
- Pinch Mace Optional
- Pinch Nutmeg Optional
- 1/2 tsp Dried Ginger Optional
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice Or Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large pot.
- Add noodles and cook according to package directions.
- Add cooked chicken, leeks, and beet tops (if using).
- Stir in chili flakes, fresh thyme, star anise, cinnamon, mace, nutmeg, and ginger (if using).
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir in lime juice just before serving.
