Amish Church Noodles

Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 12 oz. homestyle noodles

• 10 oz. cream of chicken soup

• 5 tablespoons butter

• 3 teaspoons chicken base

• 3-1/2 cups chicken broth

• 2-1/2 cups water

• Chicken - cooked, chopped, or shredded (optional)

Directions

• In medium saucepan, combine 3-1/2 cups chicken broth and 2-1/2 cups water, bring to a boil

• In a separate small saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter and cook until brown

• Add 10 oz cream of chicken soup and stir well

• Add chicken base, stir until dissolved

• Add mixture to boiling broth and water. Stir until combined

• Add 12 oz noodles, gently stir and bring to a boil again

• Add chicken (I usually add about ½ - 1 cup - optional)

• Cover saucepan with lid and turn heat off.

• Let noodles set - Do not remove lid for at least 20-25 minutes