Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken Noodle Soup

　　Chicken Noodle Soup

　　The most important part of chicken noodle soup is the broth. And for great broth, you need good chicken. The best kind is the free-range chicken raised by your grandmother when you were a kid—not the industrially farmed ones. If that’s too extravagant, you can go for a not-too-fatty chicken. Just clean it well and boil it for one to two hours. While boiling, you can add some Chinese spices. If you’re not a fan of those, try adding some sliced green onions, ginger slices, and a few Sichuan peppercorns.

　　There are many types of noodles. For home cooking, regular dried noodles will do. If you have the means, you can also use hand-pulled noodles. Boil the noodles in water, and once it starts boiling, pour in a small bowl of water. Bring it to a boil again, and you’re done.