Hello, hello, hello! Kyle here. A.k.a: Chief of Food Consumption and Secretary of Stealing Sample Bites.
It’s been a while since I posted something for you all to take a look at. I’m really happy that you all seem to have liked my previous guest post on a Guy’s Opinion on Body Dysmorphia and What I Find Attractive in a Girl.
This one isn’t about something similar at all, but vastly important nonetheless! This post is about my hearty chicken noodle soup!
Before I go on, let me just say thank you to my wonderful, beautiful girlfriend, Christine (He’s totally trying to earn brownie points here. I’m on to you.- Christine), for letting me submit another guest post!
I’m still new to blogging, although one blog post more experienced since last time, so keep that in mind as I just go for it.
Now, on to the soup! This is a recipe that I have been making a lot (probably once a week) up at Santa Barbara. It’s tasty, makes 4 big man servings (or 6 normal sized bowls), and it’s easy to make and store! Perfect college food, eh?
The story behind this soup begins with my younger brother’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor, or, more specifically, the dinner at said event. Basically Christine and I were left with several pounds of leftover pulled chicken. This sweet-savory chicken was originally intended for sandwiches, and both Christine and I originally planned to use it for just that. However, eating it in sandwich form for a few weeks straight didn’t seem too appetizing, so the plan quickly changed when Christine suggested that I try to make some chicken noodle soup for dinner one night.
We discovered two things that night: an amazing, easy to make chicken noodle soup recipe and a great use for all of our frozen, pulled chicken! I have been making and tweaking the soup ever since, and now I am going to share the recipe with all of you!
Note: Christine and I quickly learned that putting chicken noodle soup in a bread bowl is NOT the same as a chowder. It was necessary to speed-take pictures/stuff it in our mouths because that malevolent bread kept on soaking up all the liquid. You have been warned.
This hearty chicken noodle soup is wonderfully filling and has a well-blended chicken and vegetable taste, along with great textures and colors! It truly has a great combination of flavors which mesh and work together really well. The onions and celery really help to create the vegetable portion of the flavor, which balances out the stronger chicken flavor. The carrots give each bite the perfect amount of crunch. And if you make it with a saucy chicken, like Christine and I did originally, it is especially tasty.
Additionally, it’s an extremely flexible recipe. I have prepared it with several slight variations in attempt to make it more or less chunky, salty, and sweet and each time it has come out slightly different but delicious nonetheless!
So, without further ado, here’s the recipe!
I hope you all enjoy reading this post and give the soup a try! It’s really delicious, especially with a baguette or on a cold day. Thanks again for putting up with my shenanigans, and hopefully I’ll submit another guest post sometime soon!
-Kyle
yummy…I could really use a bowl of this right now…I am fffrrreeeeezing…it is -20 here today
Oh man, that sounds unbearable! Especially coming form this Californian haha! Wish I could send you some to help warm your bones 😀
Hey Christine & Kyle! Soup looks good. What kind of camera do you guys use? Do you use that camera as a daily and/or take it on your trips?
Thanks!
Hey there Diana :D! We use a D5100 Nikon to take most of our better quality pics. All the pics here are taken with that DSLR camera. I take it on most of my trips, but when I’m just running around doing errands and don’t want to haul it with me, I use a smaller hand-held camera :). Hope that helps!
Let me know if you have any more questions
Christine, I approve of Kyle. He’s funny AND makes soup once a week. #keeper 😉
Hahah he’s definitely a keeper! But he’s gotten Miranda’s sign of approval so he’s especially golden now ;).
Wow your pictures are beautiful! very vivid and clear!
Thanks so much, Autumn! That means a lot since I’ve been working on improving my photography 😀
yum! I love soup especially this time of year.. oh, and I love bread bowls!!
Love your measuring spoons – so cute!! This soup looks like it would warm the soul right up and I could use that about now – it is down right frigid here!!!! Ah, I long to be back in California!
Every time I see your pictures I want to go buy that eBook… your pics are stunning! I made a soup soup-er (lol!) similar to this last week and it was fantastic! I bet this is too! And when I find a boyfriend he better be able to cook 😉
This soup sounds good. I like the picture set up, it looks like it works too. These are great pictures.
Great looking soup Kyle!! Another great post!
Gosh your guy makes soup? Lucky you! (; Thanks for sharing Kyle! I want to try some! (:
Thanks for another great post Kyle! The soup looks fabulous.
Someday I’m going to have to try to vegetarianize (is that even a word? It is now 😉 ) it. Perhaps it’ll end up being hearty chickpea noodle soup!
Kyle is too adorable! Love that he writes for your blog. You guys are too cute. And the recipe looks amazing!!
This looks so good and is exactly what I could do with right now! It’s so cold, I’m layered up, blanket on, watching The Hobbit – I would love some chicken soup.
Wish I could send some over to you ;). At least you have yourself pretty well set-up with that blanket and movie! Stay warm!
Hey Kyle – please come teach my husband how to cook simple dishes like these. I’ll pay for both you & Christine’s ticket.
I love a good bowl of hearty chicken noodle soup! Classic ….never gets old! Great Photos
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