Ingredients
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1½ cups)
– 2-3 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup)
– 3-4 carrots, chopped (about 2 cups)
– 2 bay leaves
– ⅛ teaspoon saffron (or substitute with ⅛ teaspoon each sweet/smoked paprika and turmeric)
– 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
– 2 cups water (or additional broth)
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 12 ounces frozen corn (no need to thaw) or 2 lightly rounded cups fresh corn
– 10 ounces frozen creamed corn
– ½ cup small egg or Amish noodles (optional; omit for gluten-free)
– 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
– ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
– Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
– ½ teaspoon sugar (optional; it brings out the corn’s sweetness)
Instructions
1-Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion, celery, and carrots for about 5 minutes until they soften.
2-Add the bay leaves, saffron or its substitute, chicken broth, water, and chicken breasts. Bring it to a boil, then simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until the chicken cooks through.
3-Remove the chicken, let it cool, and shred it before returning it to the pot later.
4-Stir in the frozen corn, frozen creamed corn, and noodles if you’re using them, then simmer for another 15 minutes until everything blends well.
5-Once the noodles are nearly done, add the shredded chicken back in and cook a bit longer until it’s all warm and ready.
6-Take out the bay leaves, then mix in the chopped hard-boiled eggs, parsley, sugar if you like, and seasonings to taste.
7-Serve it hot, and feel free to garnish with extras for a personal touch.
Last Step:
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🌽 Use fresh seasonal corn for the best flavor; frozen corn is a convenient alternative.
❄️ Frozen creamed corn is preferred; canned works as a substitute if needed.
🍜 Noodles are optional and provide a firmer texture if added; omit for gluten-free.
🧂 Sugar is optional, enhances corn sweetness.
🌿 Saffron imparts traditional broth color and flavor; turmeric and paprika can substitute.
❄️ Soup freezes well, although noodle texture may change after freezing.
🥧 Optional: Top bowls with puff pastry rounds brushed with egg and baked until golden for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl