Chicken Macaroni Soup

 

 

 

 

One pot meal

Chicken Macaroni Soup

Comfort in a bowl, made with one small chicken.
Protein-rich, freezer-friendly, and gentle enough for toddlers - no stock cubes needed.

Chicken Macaroni Soup (Comfort in a Bowl)

This is my go-to when someone’s feeling under the weather or I just need dinner to make itself. It’s a one-pot, toddler-approved meal made with real aromatics and a whole chicken.
Comforting, clean, and nourishing without any stock cubes or shortcuts.

Why I Love It:

✔️ High protein and iron-rich
✔️ Freezer friendly and easy to batch prep
✔️ Great for sick days or busy nights
✔️ No waste - I use the bones for broth and the meat for serving

Ingredients:

- 1 whole chicken, cut into parts
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 slice ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1L water
- Macaroni, cooked separately
- Leafy greens (optional)
- Soy sauce, salt, sugar (to taste)

Instructions:

1. Sauté garlic, ginger, onions, carrots, and celery in olive oil until browned
2. Add 1 tbsp butter and stir to combine
3. Add 1L water and bring to a boil
4. Add chicken pieces and pressure cook for 20 minutes, allow natural release. If cooking on the stove simmer for at least 1 hour
5. Remove and shred the chicken meat Season lightly with soy sauce and sesame oil
6. Season the soup with soy sauce, salt, and sugar to taste for adults. I recommend seasoning it more strongly as the taste will get diluted after being mixed with the plain pasta and veggies
7. Serve over cooked macaroni and blanched leafy greens — or cook the pasta and veg directly in the soup (beware of bones)

👶🏻 Baby-Friendly Tip

Serve shredded chicken with unseasoned broth, soft veggies, and pasta for toddlers. You can also give a whole drumstick for baby-led weaning.

Watch how I made it

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Tefal Pressure Cooker

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