Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup

Soup :

• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 ¼ lbs. chicken, see notes
• Salt/Pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• ¾ cup carrots, diced
• 2 ribs celery, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 7 cups chicken broth
• 1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables, (corn/green beans)

Seasonings :

• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon EACH: Dried basil, oregano, mustard powder
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions : 

• 1. Sear Chicken:
     Pat chicken dry; season. Heat olive oil in Dutch oven over med-high. Sear 3 mins/side until golden. Remove; shred after 10 mins.

  2. Build Flavor:
     Melt butter in same pot. Use spatula to scrape browned bits (fond!). Sauté onion, carrots, celery 5 mins.

  3. Aromatics:
     Add garlic, hot sauce, Worcestershire, and seasonings; stir 1 min.

  4. Simmer:
     Pour in broth; boil → simmer. Add chicken + juices. Simmer uncovered 15 mins.

  5. Finish:
     Stir in frozen veggies. Partially cover; simmer 10-15 mins.

  6. Noodle Tip: Add 2 cups cooked DeLallo Pasta at the end!