Homemade Lapsha Soup

Name: Homemade Lapsha Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed; 8 cups water; 1 yellow onion, halved; 2 carrots, thinly sliced; 2 bay leaves; 2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 4 oz egg noodles; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

A comforting chicken noodle soup made with rich broth, tender shredded chicken, and egg noodles. Fresh dill adds a fragrant finish to this traditional recipe.

70 minEasyServes 4310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed
8 cups water
1 yellow onion, halved
2 carrots, thinly sliced
2 bay leaves
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 oz egg noodles
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

1

Combine 2 lbs trimmed bone-in chicken thighs, 8 cups water, 1 halved yellow onion, and 2 bay leaves in a large pot over high heat.
2

Bring to a boil, then skim off any surface foam that forms.
3

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
4

Transfer bone-in chicken thighs to a cutting board and discard yellow onion and bay leaves.
5

Shred chicken meat from bones, discarding skin and bones, then return meat to the pot.
6

Stir in 2 thinly sliced carrots, 2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, simmering for 8 minutes until carrots soften.
7

Add 4 oz egg noodles and cook for 5 minutes until tender.
8

Remove pot from heat, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, and serve immediately.

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Questions

How long does Homemade Lapsha Soup take?

As written, 70 minutes: 20 of prep and 50 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (35 minutes): "Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F."

What should Homemade Lapsha Soup look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until carrots soften. A reading of 165 F on a thermometer settles it.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Homemade Lapsha Soup?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Homemade Lapsha Soup uses 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed.

Can I make Homemade Lapsha Soup gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Homemade Lapsha Soup is 4 oz egg noodles. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Homemade Lapsha Soup contain eggs?

Yes: 4 oz egg noodles. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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