Normally I stick with my mom’s homemade chicken noodle soup recipe because it never fails me, but I didn’t have any egg noodles on hand, so I went an easier route.
Boxed soup mix!
I took this soup mix out of my parents’ pantry ages ago and it has been sitting in our pantry for months. The soup comes in a two-carton pack (I used the other pack as a post-long run breakfast during my half marathon training), and today I finally used the final pack and doctored it up with lots of extra vegetables (carrots, corn and onion) and chopped chicken breast.
I let everything simmer on the stovetop for a good 35 minutes so the flavors would really sink into the broth.
This super-simple soup ended up being pretty darn fantastic. A great dreary-day meal.
Now that we have warm soup in our bellies, Ryan and I are off to take Sadie on a pitch-black evening walk. We’re in the mood for some fresh air!
Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie says
Enjoy your walk! I love soup!
Elisabeth says
I used to be obsessed with those Mrs. Grass boxed soups – especially the one with extra noodles 🙂
Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life says
That soup look so yummy for a chilly evening! I can’t wait to get my nose out of the books and back into the kitchen where it belongs. Finals week stinks big time! Enjoy your walk. 🙂
HRCK says
Your soup is so colorful! And I particularly like this one because it’s what I had for dinner as well 🙂 Enjoy your walk in the chill!
Mallory says
boxed or not, looks super yummy!
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
we had a very similar meal last night! our’s was homemade TURKEY noodle soup. essentially the same thing as chicken noodle except i used leftover turkey. t’was delicious for a chilly day! 🙂
Lindsay says
I made soup tonight too!
Bess @ Bess Be Fit says
I had soup for lunch and went on a chilly evening walk with Maverick! Soup and cold temps are just a perfect combo.
Sabrina says
I made soup too because it’s rainy and gray and O-town. And a grilled cheese sandwich! 😉
Julie says
I’m not really sure how corn got such a reputation as a vegetable, but it’s definitely a grain, not a vegetable. Since you listed it as a vegetable, I’m just commenting for future reference!
peanutbutterfingers says
good call! thanks!!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
That soup looks good to me! Chicken noodle will always be my favorite!
Paula @ lipstick and lunges says
My mom has a patented chicken soup recipe too, even though others are good they just aren’t quite right. Have a great night walk!
Meg @RunRideLove says
I always want to make chicken soup with leftover chicken carcass after we roast one, but it always seems like too much trouble to start from scratch. This looks ilke a great compromise!
kathleen @ the daily crumb says
such a cozy rainy night meal! have a great walk 🙂
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
I love Mrs. Grass soups. They are delicious!
Maggie says
LOL the last line made me crack up
Now that we have warm soup in “MY” belly, Ryan and I are off to take Sadie on a pitch-black evening walk.
U mean in “our” bellies?
sorry lol i had to ask?? im just a hyper childddd girl dont mind me 😉
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
I love late night walks!
Denise says
One question, do you shop at Big Lots??? If so me too. Great bargains there.
peanutbutterfingers says
yes!!! great deals!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
Last 3 posts I read were about soup, we just had soup for dinner and you did too! Apparently, it was a soup kinda night 🙂
Khushboo says
I had soup for 4 dinners last week- so comforting!
Ellie@fitforthesoul says
Somewhat chilly evening walks are the best. 😀 Although, I’m starting to miss evening spring walks now. I’ve been eating so much soup lately too~
Andrea says
I bet your mom bought that soup at Big Lots. I LOVE Big Lots. Didnt know you had them in Florida (and I can tell from the PRICE TAG…that’s how familiar I am with bargain places)! 😉
Joelle (On A Pink Typewriter) says
LOVE soup! This post title totes made me think of that lady from the Food Network though. 😉
Hope says
That soup looks delicious! 🙂 There is nothing like a bowl of chicken noodle soup on a cold night.
Hilliary @Happily Ever Healthy says
That soup looks delicious! Nothing beats a bowl of good chicken noodle soup!
nina says
Woho, what kind of chicken can survive monthS in the pantry?
Allison says
I have a box of broth that is begging to get used and really should make a batch of homemade soup rather than relying on Mr. Campbell 😛
Brandi @ Fitness Faith and Laughter says
Soup looks so simple! I love eating soups and chili’s when it’s dreary and cold outside…:)
Laura says
I LOVE that you shop out of your parents’ pantry. I used to do that all the time when I lived much closer. In fact, it’s one thing I miss the most about living 10 hours away from them now!