comfort essentials: chicken/noodles, or dumplings

How To Make comfort essentials: chicken/noodles, or dumplings

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  What will you need? You can sauté the chicken and make the soup in a single pot. I would recommend a heavy-bottomed pot with a lid. If you have a Dutch oven, that would be perfect. I am using a sauté pan for the chicken and a Le Creuset Dutch oven for the soup… My choice.
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  Step 3
  What to serve with it? This is not designed as a side dish, and it stands on its own. I would, however, serve it with some crusty bread and maybe a side salad.
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  Step 4
  How to store it? This recipe can be frozen. If you are using noodles, they will be a bit softer, but still good.
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  Step 5
  Additional Items The additional ingredients represent a few spices and veggies that I think would complement this recipe. I always like to add some veggies and a bit of garlic, but that is up to you. They are just suggestions.
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  Step 6
  Additional Recipes Here are the additional recipes you can use to make this recipe. But you can also use store-bought products. Egg Noodle Dough https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/pasta/master-recipe-egg-noodle-dough.html Dumpling Dough https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/soup/chicken-soup/comfort-essentials-yummy-homemade-dumplings.html Soup Base (Creamy) https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/soup/other-soup/master-recipe-cream-of-whatever-soup-base.html Soup Base (Dairy Free) https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/seasoning-mix/kitchen-essentials-spicy-soup-base.html This soup base is a dry spice powder. Once made, use 1 – 2 tablespoons of the spice in a quart of water.
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  Step 7
  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 8
  Choose the dairy or non-dairy version of the base, and make the recipe. Choose the egg noodles or dumplings, and make the recipe.
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  Step 9
  You can substitute store-bought noodles or dumplings, if you choose.
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  Step 10
  Sprinkle the chicken with a bit of salt and pepper.
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  Step 11
  Add some oil or butter to a skillet or soup pot over medium heat.
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  Step 12
  Add the chicken to the pan.
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  Step 13
  Sauté until cooked through and starting to lightly brown, about 6 – 8 minutes.
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  Step 14
  Add the soup base, chicken, and any additional items to the pot, I added some peas and carrots.
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  Step 15
  Stir to combine.
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  Step 16
  Cover and place at a low simmer for about 30 minutes.
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  Step 17
  If you are using the dumplings, add them now. If you are using egg noodles, add them after about 30 minutes of simmering.
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  Step 18
  Cook until the dumplings are fluffy, or the noodles are cooked through, about an additional 30 minutes. Total cooking time, about an hour.
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  Step 19
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 20
  Serve with a dollop of sour cream, if desired, and some nice crusty bread. Enjoy.
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  Step 21
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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  Step 22
  Namasté
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