He cooks: Chicken Noodle Soup Pasta Sauce or Soup

So after I figured out how to home make Chicken Noodle Soup, I've been making it for Jena when she gets sick. Only one problem with that is, our kids don't eat soup. I don't know what it is, but they just aren't interested. Worse.. today they are all down with colds, likely due to the snowy weather. So while thinking how best to get a good dose of healthy soup down their gullets, I decided to do it in a pasta sauce.

So first.. the elements of a Chicken Noodle Soup:

1. 2 Cans Chicken Broth (16oz?) (2 Quarts for soup)
2. Butter
3. Olive Oil
4. Oregano (fine)
5. Green Onions
6. Onion Powder
7. Garlic Salt
8. Black Pepper
9. tiny dash of Cayan
10. Shredded Chicken
11. dash Red Pepper.

11. Egg Noodles.

12. Flour and butter

Method:

For the Base of the Sauce or soup I put 2 cans (or 2 Quarts) of Chicken Broth into a sauce pan, and turn on the heat to med hi. I add a bit of Olive Oil and the Spices. I want that group to simmer for a good 45 minutes to an hour. That way all the flavor will infuse with the Soup.

While the sauce is simmering, start the Sautee on the Chicken and Vegetables.

(I personally like to sautee the chicken in olive oil and garlic, Black pepper, Garlic Salt with a hint of red pepper, and THEN shred it. And set it aside (or 30 minutes into the Soup))

After the Flavors have been good and infused in the soup, and(/or) the sauce has been lightly boiling down for a while, it's time to start the pasta, as the next part wont take long.

For Sauce -  I add 2 tablespoons of butter and start slowly mixing in flour. Essentially I'm creating a Rou/Reduction, or a Gravy out of the soup. It takes me about 5-6 tablespoons of Flour and a good portion of the liquid from the soup should be boiled off. I rapidly stir the flour and try to get the clumps out as best as I can while maintaining a good heat. Once I can move the spoon across the bottom of the pan and notice the mixture is slow to return, I add the chicken and mix it up good.

Egg Noodles are the tradition for Chicken Noodle soup, and any other pasta just doesn't taste correct. Mix it in, and serve on a plate.

Pictures to come when I have time.