Double-Dark Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• •1 whole leek
• •½ bunch parsley stems
• •6 sprigs thyme
• •2 leaves bay leaves
• •1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• •3 pounds chicken wings
• •1 whole onion
• •3 whole carrots
• •2 stalks celery
• •2 cloves garlic
• •1 tablespoon tomato paste
• •½ teaspoon black peppercorns
• •1 to taste kosher salt and pepper
• •2½ pounds chicken thighs
• •8 ounces carrots
• •8 ounces pearl onions
• •halved through root
• •8 ounces egg noodles
• •1 to taste chervil

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   Trim dark green leaves from leek; discard all but 2. Slice leek in half lengthwise; set aside. Tuck parsley, thyme, and bay leaves inside leek leaves; tie closed with kitchen twine.

   5 min

2. 2.

   Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium. Working in batches, cook wings, turning often, until browned all over, 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

   20 min

3. 3.

   Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and reserved leek to pot. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 10-12 minutes. Add tomato paste; cook, stirring, until slightly darkened, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water, scraping up browned bits. Add wings, leek bundle, peppercorns, and 12 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, skimming occasionally, until stock is deep amber and chicken is falling off the bone, 1 1/2-2 hours. Remove chicken and vegetables. Strain stock into a clean large heavy pot.

   120 min

4. 4.

   Bring stock to a simmer over medium-high heat; season with salt and pepper. Add thighs, cover, and simmer until cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Transfer thighs to a plate; let cool slightly. Shred meat; discard bones.

   10 min

5. 5.

   Add carrots and onions to pot; simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Add meat. Meanwhile, cook noodles in a pot of boiling salted water until just al dente, 7-8 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold water. Add to soup. Serve topped with chervil.

   15 min

6. 6.

   Do ahead: Soup (without noodles) can be made 2 days ahead (or 2 months if frozen). Let cool; transfer to airtight containers and chill.