Everyone loves noodles in homemade soup! It is often asked whether noodles should be boiled separately and added to soup or cooked right in with the broth. Either way is acceptable. But, keep in mind that if noodles are cooked in with soup broth, a cloudier (not clear) broth will result. For many hearty soups this is not important. If cooking noodles in broth, be sure to start with an extra amount of broth, since uncooked noodles will absorb liquid and make a thicker soup. Most noodles absorb about 25% of the liquid in which they cook.

Soup makes a great leftover, but remember, noodles continue to absorb broth as they stand. One advantage of cooking noodles separately is that you can store broth and noodles in separate containers in the refrigerator, then heat together when ready to serve.

Today would be a perfect day to make some homemade soup!! Chicken Soup with Wide Noodles sounds perfect!