A classic recipe for homemade Chicken Noodle Soup. Make this soup extra ‘love-ly’ with heart shaped carrots.
Sometimes life has plans for us. And not always the ones we hope for. We don’t know why, or where they even come from. But you’ve just got to go with it. Today was one of those days.
We had some great family plans meant for today…we were going to pack up a picnic lunch and venture out to our mountains for a fun filled day outdoors. But life had other plans. Like plans that included a 911 call, and a trip to the hospital for my husband in the wee hours of Valentines Day.
All is well. He is fine. Just a nasty virus that decided to knock him out. Literally. Like on the floor. I thought and feared that he was having a heart attack because it came on SO sudden. But he didn’t. He’s fine. And we walked away with yet again a reminder that life and love is precious.
Thank you Universe. I am putting my gratitude out to the heavens and I’m am saying thank you! Thank you!
Our plans may have changed, but we’re all still together, and we’re going to enjoy our picnic at home this Valentines Day. Wait, who am I trying to kid…he’s in bed. Happy Valentines Day to us. hahaha!
Anyway, I thought it might be nice to share part of our picnic with you too! I even added some love. 😉
What’s more comforting than a big ol’ bowl of Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup? Good for the soul. Good for you.

Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 2 litres of chicken stock I like to use homemade stock from my recipe here.
- 3 chicken breasts cut into bite sized chunks
- 3 carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks sliced
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups cooked pasta See notes.
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, bring the broth to a boil.
- Add the chicken and onion, then simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add the carrots, celery, thyme, salt & pepper.
- Cook until the carrots are tender, yet crunchy.
- Add the noodles and cook until they are warmed. See notes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Now, if you want to make your soup too cute for words, cut up the carrots into little hearts! It’s not as tedious as it sounds, believe me. And your family will love it. LOVE it. My kids were so excited to see them in there! Here is a great tutorial from Sophistimom on how to make them.
Now enjoy! And squeeze your loved ones. Love them.
Happy Valentines Day!
11 Comments
Kate
February 14, 2013 at 1:55 PMAw poor guy – that sounds terrible but I love how thankful you are. I’m with ya – as long as the fam is together and healthy, life is good. 🙂
Elizabeth
February 14, 2013 at 2:14 PMOh dear … what a Valentine’s Day to remember! Glad to hear he’s OK.
Love the carrot hearts!
Happy Love Day
Landra Jones
February 14, 2013 at 4:38 PMSo sorry to hear about your husband. I like how you turned a “bummer of a day” into gratitude! Praying for a quick recovery. Love the soup picture too!!
Elaine - visual meringue
February 14, 2013 at 5:01 PMoh no! How scary! I’m glad to hear he’s home resting. And the soup looks delish. Adorable carrots.
stephanie
February 14, 2013 at 7:05 PMLove to Tobin and here’s hoping for speedy recovery … xo
Maureen
February 14, 2013 at 7:42 PMI am so glad it didn’t turn out to be more serious and I hope your husband feels much better soon. You are right, you have all the important parts of the day, the people you love around you and well (relatively!). Hang in there!
Cindy
February 14, 2013 at 7:42 PMIt almost seems it was a Year from now you had your scare; I am so happy it is a terrible nasty virus. Your Chicken Soup puts a *smile* on my face. Happy Valentine’s Day, Jo-Anna to you and yours. xx
Ali
February 14, 2013 at 10:19 PMSCARY!!! So glad to hear your hubby is ok. Happy V-day 🙂
Felicia
February 15, 2013 at 1:34 AMGlad that your hubby is doing well. Soup looks delish! What a memorable Valentines Day!!
Brenda @ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com
February 16, 2013 at 6:17 PMLooks incredibly yummy & I LOVE the cute hearts 😉 Adorable idea!! Thanks for sharing <3
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